| Regimental number | 409 |
| Place of birth | Murtoa, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Murtoa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.4 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, E J Fairfax, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the 73rd Infantry Regiment, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Derbyshire', 2 March 1919; discharged (appointment terminated) , 21 June 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FAIRFAX Thomas Arthur |