| Regimental number | 5851 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Address | 'St Aubyns', Russell Street, Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H R Ashton, 'St Aubyns', Russell Street, Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 13 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Artillery Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 April 1919 |
