| Regimental number | 5 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Civil servant (Postal Department) |
| Address | 48 Mitchell Street, North Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Walter F Archer, 48 Mitchell Street, North Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 6 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 September 1919 |
