| Regimental number | 1311 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Motor body builder |
| Address | Mona's Isle, Wentworth Road, Burwood, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, H L Archer, Mona's Isle, Wentworth Road, Burwood, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 11 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | 2nd Australian Flying Squadron, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/5/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 23 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 May 1919 |