| Regimental number | 2557 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Chairmaker |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Ellen Ansell, 42 Rossmoyne Street, Northcote Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 16 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Moldavia on 5 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 October 1917 |