| Regimental number | 3381 |
| Place of birth | Bungendore, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | Barcaldine, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32.1 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Day, Barcaldine, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hughenden, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 28th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Somali', 26 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: malaria, myocarditis), Sydney, 17 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DAY Michael James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
