| Regimental number | 107 |
| Place of birth | Stawell, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | 20 Argyle Street, Moonee Ponds, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Frank Arbrew, 20 Argyle Street, Moonee Ponds, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 8 years in Royal Australian Artillery; Served for 398 days on Active Service with 3rd Battalion Naval Military in New Guinea Tropical Unit. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 1 Squadron, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/4/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Squadron, Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ARBREW John |