| Regimental number | 1988 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Merritt, Rosebery Villa, Pelham Street, Wimbledon, London, SW, England |
| Enlistment date | 19 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 April 1919 |
