| Regimental number | 1811 |
| Place of birth | Westbury, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Groom |
| Address | Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Brother, John Archer, Waratah, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 2 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 7 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Mooltan on 12 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 February 1918 |