| Regimental number | 3688 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Vine Street, Prospect, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A E Ashton, Vine Street, Prospect, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 2 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT RMS Malwa on 2 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 May 1919 |