| Regimental number | 978 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Glebe, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W E Best, 1 Short Street, Glebe, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th and 5th Mobile Veterinary Section, 25th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Veterinary Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
