| Regimental number | 2290 |
| Place of birth | Bonnie Doon, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | 219 Union Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick William Cliff, Bonnie Doone, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 24 July 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 18 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 October 1917 |
| Date of death | 25 April 1956 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |