| Regimental number | 1638 |
| Other Names | Ernest William |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | Emmaville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs D Cummins, Emmaville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 7 April 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 16 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 June 1919 |