| Regimental number | 218 |
| Place of birth | Hartlepool England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter and turner |
| Address | 36 Elizabeth Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Gertrude J Ellis, 36 Elizabeth Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 5 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | 1st Class Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 1 Squadron, B Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/4/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 16 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 July 1916 |