| Regimental number | 202 |
| Place of birth | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Railway Shunter |
| Address | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.6 |
| Height | 6' 0.5" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs. Janet Carter, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kensington, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Pozieres British Cemetery (Plot III, Row M, Grave No. 45), Ovillers-La-Boisselle, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 28 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Janet CARTER, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CARTER David William |