| Regimental number | 6406 |
| Place of birth | Armidale New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Dental mechanic |
| Address | Wellington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, A E Compton, Dubbo, Werris Creek Railway Works, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 18 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 March 1919 |
