| Regimental number | 164 |
| Place of birth | Camberwell, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | 167 Park Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Chalmers, 167 Park Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 9 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 November 1917 |