| Regimental number | 7252 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Newstead, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Groom, Ross Street, Newstead, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemtery (Plot V, Row C, Grave No. 84), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 56 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Jane GROOM. Native of Bowen Hills, Brisbane |
| 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
