| Regimental number | 3284 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | South Forest, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Frank Bucknell, South Forest, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 28 November 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 14 June 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |