| Regimental number | 1275 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Postman |
| Address | North Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs John Dodgson, 106 Railway Place, North Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 8 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 October 1917 |
