| Regimental number | 62308 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Beltana, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway packer |
| Address | Quorn, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs K E Draper, Quorn, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th South Australian Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England, France (post-Armistice) Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 22 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 16 September 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 62 |
| Place of burial | Quorn Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DRAPER Joseph Ward |