| Regimental number | 1523 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Messenger |
| Address | 65 Brunswick Road, East Brunswick Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Burney, 65 Brunswick Road, East Brunswick Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 12 April 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 28 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 March 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name John Linfield |