| Regimental number | 2283 |
| Place of birth | Lindenow, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Glass embosser |
| Address | Nagambie, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W. Canning, Nagambie, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 6 April 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 25 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 December 1915 |