| Place of birth | Kiama New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer and grazier |
| Address | Cowra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Dr Hugh Busby, Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |