| Regimental number | 3053 |
| Date of birth | 27 November 1894 |
| Place of birth | Strathalbyn, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | Payneham, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, August Edward Drechsler, Strathalbyn, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 78th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 30 January 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 23 June 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 June 1919 |
| Date of death | 26 September 1969 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |