| Regimental number | 6296 |
| Place of birth | Coolgardie Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Drapers assistant |
| Address | Upland Street, Wagin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Messer, Upland Street, Wagin, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
