| Regimental number | 73 |
| Place of birth | Clifton Hill, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Address | 141 Albert Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, T A Clayton, 299 Rae Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 18 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 July 1915 |
| Date of death | 31 December 1956 |
| Place of burial | Bunyip Cemetery |
