| Regimental number | 30917 |
| Place of birth | Oxley Island New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Jones Island, Manning River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, C Emerton, Jones Island, Manning River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Medium Trench Mortar Battery Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/129/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2612 Driver Manning Harold EMERTON, 1st Australian Division Train, returned to Australia, 12 April 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |