| Regimental number | 1519 |
| Place of birth | Kent England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Russell Island, Redland Bay, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, C. Townsend, 4 Grange Colleges, Western Kent, England |
| Enlistment date | 21 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 19 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on 5 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 November 1917 |
