| Regimental number | 2343 |
| Place of birth | Naracoorte, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith's striker |
| Address | Hamley Bridge, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Albert Chaplin, Hamley Bridge, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |