| Regimental number | 51568 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ballan, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith's help |
| Address | Hovell Street, Echuca East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.1 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 108 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Dobbyn, Hovell Street, Echuca East, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Senior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Echuca, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd General (Victorian) Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Motor Transport Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England, France (post-Armistice) Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 1 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 7 January 1920. Medal: British War Medal Also served in World War II: Service No VX30878. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DOBBYN Oswald James |