| Regimental number | 2047 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | c/o J Hovenstein, Gloucester Road, Hurstville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Foster Father, J Hovenstein, Gloucester Road, Hurstville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 18 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 9 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Railway Operating Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 May 1919 |
