| Regimental number | 5671 |
| Place of birth | Ulverstone, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | North Motton, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr T Close, North Motton, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 3 April 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 3 April 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 8 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 April 1916 |