| Regimental number | 780 |
| Place of birth | Southgate New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Tinsmith |
| Address | Ulmarra, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Eggins, Ulmarra, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 3 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 30 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 5 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 March 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Ira Cressey |