| Regimental number | 4472 |
| Place of birth | Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Turner and fitter |
| Address | 58 Bevan Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, R W Cust, William Street, Port Fairy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Heath Cemetery (Plot V, Row B, Grave 13), Harbonnieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 46 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Robert and Mary CUST |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |