| Regimental number | 1838 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Coachsmith |
| Address | 211 Balmain Road, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E A Compton, Beverley Balmain Road, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 15 January 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 15 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 17 March 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 |