| Regimental number | 2539 |
| Place of birth | Randwick New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
| Address | Alison Road, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Welch, Alison Road, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 2 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| 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 | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 September 1918 |
