| Regimental number | 896 |
| Place of birth | Collingwood, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth A Dettmer, 66 Elizabeth Street, North Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 30 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 4 Squadron, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/7/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Omrah on 17 January 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Squadron, Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 July 1919 |
