| Regimental number | 42 |
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Theatrical artist |
| Address | 74 Derby Street, Kensington, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Bridge Chapple, 74 Derby Street, Kensington, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 9 April 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Flying Corps |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board P+O SS Morea on 20 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Motor Transport Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 May 1919 |