| Regimental number | 17 |
| Place of birth | Kilmore, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Joiner |
| Address | Croydon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Alice Clayton, Croydon, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 30 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Air Mechanic |
| 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 | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 March 1919 |