| Regimental number | 1058 |
| Place of birth | Croydon England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Biscuit maker |
| Address | 189 Rouse Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Cann, 211 Princess Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | RANR |
| Enlistment date | 13 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 May 1919 |