| Regimental number | 6788 |
| Place of birth | Collingwood, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Burnley, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25.9 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Amelia Canavan, 71 Canterbury Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Armagh', 5 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 17 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Burwood Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CANAVAN John Stuart James |