| Regimental number | 3248 |
| Place of birth | Laura, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Laura, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Violet Mugford, Balaklava, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A57 Malakuta on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Listed on District of Laura Roll of Honor: 'For King & Empire'(now located in Rocky River Historic & Art Society). |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 10 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 21 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GROVES Horace John Sealey |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
