| Regimental number | 285 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Gasfitter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Fiancee, Miss Dyer, 'Bonview', Victor Road, Glen Iris, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 5 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 2, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/7/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 December 1917 |