| Regimental number | 8188 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 3 Bernard Street, Inveresk, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, John W Emms, 3 Bernard Street, Inveresk, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 5 August 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 5 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Battery 17 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 27 July 1917 |
