| Regimental number | 2170 |
| Place of birth | Stawell, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Barkly, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Caleb Emerson, Barkly, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4101 Pte Leslie Victor EMERSON, 24th Bn, killed in action, 19 May 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Preston Cemetery |