| Regimental number | 253 |
| Place of birth | Goroke, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Sandune Road, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Wm. Compston, Sandune Road, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 19 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 17 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 26 December 1918 |