| Regimental number | 447 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Hampton Street, Hawthorn, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, John W Canaway, Hampton Street, Hawthorn, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led his platoon against two enemy machine gun dug-out positions, destroyed the crews, and captured over 60 prisoners. He showed marked courage and powers of leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |