| Regimental number | 12246 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Medical student |
| Address | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, A.W. Esler, 23 Douglas Parade, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 13 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 13 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Motor Transport Driver |
| Unit name | Supply Column 3, Mechanical Transport Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Motor Transport Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 May 1919 |
