| Regimental number | 17 |
| Place of birth | Albury, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Guinea Street, Albury, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs G S Adams, Albury, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 21 August 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 21 August 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 July 1915 |
| Discharge date | 1 August 1916 |