| Regimental number | 3081 |
| Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Broadway, Wycheproof, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Dobbin, Wycheproof, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 20 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 26 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Kit Stores |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |