| Regimental number | 132 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Stanley, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Caretaker |
| Address | 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Minnie Ainslie, 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: embarked from Melbourne, 6 June 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 26 July 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 24 November 1916. Admitted to 7th General Hospital, St Omer, 28 December 1916 (mumps); rejoined unit, 19 January 1917. Wounded in action, 7 June 1917 (gun shot wound, left leg, right hand); admitted to 1st Canadian General Hospital, 8 June 1917; rejoined unit, 28 August 1917. Marched into 3rd Australian Divisional Base Depot, Rouelles, 13 November 1917 (unfit); transferred to England, 26 November 1917 (debility), and marched in to No. 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 27 November 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Corinthic', 10 January 1918; discharged, 6 April 1918 (overage, rheumatism, varicose veins). Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 94 |
| Place of burial | Forest Cemetery, Tasmania |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
