| Regimental number | 2298 |
| Date of birth | 10 April 1887 |
| Place of birth | United Kingdom |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Railway labourer |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Jane Buchanan, 203 Faraday Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 28 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1917 |