| Regimental number | 6978 |
| Place of birth | Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Address | 80 Mansfield Street, Rozelle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs R B Edwards, 80 Mansfield Street, Rozelle, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 6th Australian Light Horse |
| Enlistment date | 29 July 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 25 November 1916 |