| Regimental number | 6973 |
| Place of birth | Balmain New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Address | The Cottage, Grove Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, J. Degotardi, Public Works Department, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 20 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 December 1917 |