| Regimental number | 26 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Address | c/o Mrs Burns, Holternon Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mtilda Brown, 337 Hefernan Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 29 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on 18 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 7 November 1915 |