| Regimental number | 9896 |
| Place of birth | Paddington New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 2 Stewart Street, Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Dempsey, 46 Smith Street, Manly, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 16 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 17 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Postal Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 30 April 1919 |
| Date of death | 16 August 1966 |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |