| Regimental number | 2442 |
| Place of birth | Jamestown South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Fencing contractor |
| Address | c/o G H Pengilly, The Meadows, Canowindra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Oakes, Merbein via Mildura, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 21 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 5 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 April 1917 |
