| Regimental number | 60872 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | 14 Stephen Street, Bareena, Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.8 |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, F Abson, 14 Stephen Street, Bareena, Geelong, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Geelong, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th General (Victorian) Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas', 22 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 1 February 1920. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ABSON Phillip |