| Regimental number | 3978 |
| Place of birth | Rochdale England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Fitton, 561 Halifax Street, Small Bridge, Rochdale, Lancashire, England |
| Enlistment date | 28 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3979 Pte James Herbert FITTON, 5th Bn, killed in action, 20 September 1917. |