| Regimental number | 2916 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Irrawang Road, Narrabeen, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick Dickens,Irrawang Road, Narrabeen, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 17th Battalion |
| Enlistment date | 21 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 9 April 1916 |