| Regimental number | 4731 |
| Place of birth | Park Avenue, North Rockhampton, Queensland |
| School | Park Avenue State School, Queensland |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Engine fitter |
| Address | Park Avenue, North Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Ayling, Park Avenue, North Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in the Royal Australian Naval Forces about 9 years holding the rank of Seaman Gunner. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Bullecourt, France |
| Age at death | 23.6 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot IV, Row H, Grave 22), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 74 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Eva AYLING, Park Avenue, North Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
