| Regimental number | 3289 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Poulterer |
| Address | Stanmore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, William James Cabban, Bankstown, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 10 July 1917 |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 2 August 1917 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3289A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 January 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *spelt Herbert George Cabban on NR |
| Discharge date | 16 April 1919 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |