| Regimental number | 711 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plasterer |
| Address | 41 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L Files, 41 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 1 October 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 10 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 August 1918 |