| Regimental number | 1 |
| Place of birth | Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | PO Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J. Cavanagh, PO Daisy Bank, Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in Australian Light Horse, Citizen's Military Force |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Rosebery Park, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver Motor Transport |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Motor Transport Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CAVANAGH Walter John |