| Regimental number | 2021 |
| Place of birth | Wallaroo, South Australia |
| Other Names | Archie John |
| Religion | Salvation Army |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Wallaroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Harry Appleton, Wallaroo, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 16 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 13 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 February 1917 |