| Regimental number | 4797 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Ship steward |
| Address | 47 Lower Fort Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McGovern, Vine Cottage 176 Kingston Road, Wimbledon Surrey, England |
| Enlistment date | 27 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 13 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | 27 December 1916 |
