| Regimental number | 4852 |
| Place of birth | Scone New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | Owen's Gap, via Scone, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Skains, Owen's Gap, via Scone, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |