| Regimental number | 2981 |
| Place of birth | Bishop Auckland England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 73 Harold Street, Auburn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Burdess, 73 Harold Street, Auburn, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 20 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 30 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 April 1919 |