| Regimental number | 6442 |
| Place of birth | Woodford, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Address | Villeneuve, Kilcoy, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Day, Villeneuve, Kilcoy, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action (gun shot wound, left eye). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kenilworth Castle', 12 March 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 27 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DAY John |