| Regimental number | 1019 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Balaclava, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Patrick Cavanagh, Balaclava, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 21 August 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 31 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 August 1915 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Noted CAVANAGH Percy John NR |