| Regimental number | 20226 |
| Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Address | Sea View Crescent, Black Rock, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.3 |
| Height | 6' 0.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E M Farrer, Sea View Crescent, Black Rock, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 18 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 7 September 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 22 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Year of enlistment incorrectly entered as 1916 on Embarkation roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FARRER John Stafford |