| Regimental number | 2883 |
| Place of birth | Lithgow New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 'Brooklet', Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Diggins, 'Brooklet', Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 10 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 52nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 27 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 27 August 1917 |
