| Regimental number | 2019 |
| Place of birth | Naracoorte, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Coonawarra, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Clayfield, Penola, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 20 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 13 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 May 1919 |