| Regimental number | 3395 |
| Place of birth | Burra, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Railway cleaner |
| Address | Naracoorte, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.6 |
| Height | 5' 0.25" |
| Weight | 104 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Datson, Petersburg, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected on account of height) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 23 July 1918; discharged (gun shot wound, hand, face, thigh, knee), Adelaide, 8 November 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DATSON Harold George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
