| Regimental number | 2538 |
| Place of birth | Newport, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Coppersmith |
| Address | 73 Alma Terrace, Newport, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Grandparent, Mrs Catherine Thomson, 73 Alma Terrace, Newport, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 28 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 21 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Ordnance Corps |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |