| Regimental number | 2357 |
| Place of birth | Paradise, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Fullarton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Elson, Clinton Avenue, Fullarton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 23 May 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 23 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A55 Itria on 14 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 March 1919 |
