| Regimental number | 1049 |
| Place of birth | Hamilton, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 29 Federal Street, North Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Burris, 29 Federal Street, North Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 8 April 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 March 1917 |
| Date of death | 24 June 1971 |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery |