| Regimental number | 2901 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sandergrool, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Flora Coad, Barton Terrace, North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 21 March 1918 (gun shot wound, right arm). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 10 June 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 31 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S73137. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COAD Lancelot Oswald Sperling |