| Regimental number | 59856 |
| Place of birth | Wallsend New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Postman |
| Address | Hunter's Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W L Austin, 10 Donald Street, Hamilton, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 19th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 19 June 1918 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th (NSW) Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Gaika on 30 July 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1919 |