| Regimental number | 20119 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Buffalo River South, Myrtleford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, E H Busst, Buffalo River South, Myrtleford, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 16th A L H |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 32 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2822 Corporal Thomas Edward BUSST MM, 13th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 5 April 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |