| Regimental number | 9631 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 366 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Cards, 366 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 30 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade 6, Field Ambulance 6, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 7 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 March 1919 |
| Date of death | 1 May 1952 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |