| Regimental number | 4008 |
| Other Names | Charles |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Tavensham, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Careless, Tavensham, England |
| Enlistment date | 6 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 March 1919 |