| Regimental number | 1159 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | 1 Springfield, Newbiggen-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Clarkson, 1 Springfield, Newbiggen-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, England |
| Enlistment date | 20 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 26 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 January 1916 |