| Regimental number | 636 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Carterton, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Hamilton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, S.J. Clapham, Hamilton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the 20th Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces, Hamilton. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A43 Barunga on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konigin Luise', 21 June 1919; discharged (termination of periof enlistment), Melbourne, 27 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No V4754. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 68 |
| Place of burial | Hamilton Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B884, CLAPHAM John Andrew |