| Regimental number | 709 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Address | c/o Mrs E L Barber, Kalbar via Ipswich, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, R E Drinkwell, c/o Mrs E L Barber, Kalbar via Ipswich, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 30 March 1917 |
| Place of enlistment | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 11, Reinforcement 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Divisional Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1919 |
