| Regimental number | 2028 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Mitcham PO, Mitcham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Arnall, Mitcham PO, Mitcham, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 2 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 April 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2341 Lance Corporal James BRUCE, 2nd Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 13 April 1919. |