| Regimental number | 905 |
| Place of birth | Macarthur Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Macarthur, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H Poynton, Macarthur, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6427 Pte Fred POYNTON, 8th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 May 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 81 |
| Place of burial | Macarthur Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
