| Regimental number | 11685 |
| Place of birth | Balaclava, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 'Devon', Park Side Street, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Close, 'Devon,' Park Side Street, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 24 April 1917 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 2 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Motor Transport Driver |
| Unit name | Supply Column 3, Army Service Corps 26 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd MTS |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 |