| Regimental number | 779 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | 9 Sturley Grove, East St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, G A Cannon, 9 Sturley Grove, East St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 17 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | CQMS |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915 |
| Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |