| Regimental number | 76 |
| Place of birth | Surry Hills New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Artillery Barracks, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs H L Defries, 163 Underwood Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Royal Australian Garrison Artillery |
| Enlistment date | 5 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Siege Artillery Brigade |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 17 July 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 14 January 1917 |
