| Regimental number | 2883 |
| Place of birth | Cape Town South Africa |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm-labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J. Butler, Editorial Department, Times Office, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Enlistment date | 13 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 January 1918 |
| Date of death | 7 December 1969 |
| Place of burial | Griffith Cemetery |