| Regimental number | 18557 |
| Place of birth | Cawston England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Albion Cottage, Belle Vue Parade, Hurstville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, J A Deacon, Park Lane, Wyndham, Norfolk, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 25 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 18558 Gunner Arthur Ernest DEACON, 7th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 4 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |