| Regimental number | 8 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Law clerk |
| Address | 21 Motherwell Street, Hawksburn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mrs C Simmons, 21 Motherwell Street, Hawksburn, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 26th Signal Troop Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 1st Signal Troop (1st Light Horse Brigade) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 July 1916 |