| Regimental number | 853 |
| Place of birth | Forbes New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/- F.C. Ashcroft, Grenfell Road, Forbes, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, F.C. Ashcroft, Grenfell Road, Forbes, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 5 January 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 4 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 17 March 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 September 1915 |