| Regimental number | 4258 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Woodhouse, Yorkshire, England |
| School | Oakleigh State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | Gully Road, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Mason, Gully Road, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Senior Cadets for 2 years, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Enlisted from Melbourne, Victoria. Embarked from Australia, 29 December 1915; disembarked Egypt. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 29 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 4 April 1916. Joined unit in the field, 8 June 1916. Incorrectly reported killed in action, 26 July 1916. To hospital sick, 3 April 1917. On leave, 8 September 1917; returned from leave, 25 September 1917. To hospital sick, 24 June 1918; admitted to 18th Casualty Clearing Station, 24 June 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board 'City of Poona', 28 March 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 14 May 1919. Discharged 6 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 46 |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham 'Old' Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
