| Regimental number | 1708 |
| Place of birth | Hamilton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Grey Street, Hamilton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S A Butler, Grey Street, Hamilton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 21 December 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Hamilton, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 14 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name John |