| Regimental number | 20187 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farrier |
| Address | East Prahran, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Appleton, 46 Bright Street, East Prahran, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 19 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 32 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 April 1919 |