| Regimental number | 5 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Stella M Emms, 263 Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the Citizen's Military Forces |
| Enlistment date | 22 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 22 March 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 30 April 1919 |
| Discharge date | 26 April 1919 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, EMMS Henry Joseph |