| Regimental number | 1857 |
| Place of birth | Parramatta New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Blenheim Street, Enfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, G N Castles, St Elma Cottage, Hill Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Light Trench Mortar Battery, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/130/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 2 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 October 1918 |