| Regimental number | 428 |
| Place of birth | Ross, Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Brakesman |
| Address | Waratah, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 45 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Coombs, Waratah, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 24 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 June 1915 |