| Regimental number | 3476 |
| Place of birth | Albany Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 26 Cargill Street, Victoria Park, WA |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander John Failay, Ulster Road, Albany, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 7 May 1917 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 1 May 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 30th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 17 September 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 October 1918 |