| Regimental number | 2 |
| Place of birth | Young, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 182 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, B Cannon, Molongla, Cowra, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 5 December 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 4 December 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Machine Gun Squadron, March 1917 Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on 10 May 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Squadron |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 |
| Discharge date | 4 July 1919 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CANNON William Patrick |
