| Regimental number | 6177 |
| Place of birth | Kogarah, New South Wales |
| School | Superior Public School, Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | Carrolls Hill, Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ada Elizabeth Canham, Carrolls Hill, Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 12 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 31 October 1916 |
| Fate | Died of disease 28 January 1917 |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: G.E. CANHAM |