| Regimental number | 4460 |
| Place of birth | Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | 375 Rae Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W G Cavanagh, 375 Rae Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 9 November 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 January 1919 |