| Regimental number | 3005 |
| Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Travelling salesman |
| Address | 118 Austin Street, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Armit, 118 Austin Street, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | 13 August 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 October 1916 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Lt Edward Napier ARMIT MC, 20th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 September 1919. |