| Regimental number | 917 |
| Place of birth | Cambellfield, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Cavanagh, Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Bancourt British Cemetery (Plot III, Row H, Grave No. 20), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 158 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Isabella CAVANAGH, Gunnedah, New South Wales. Native of Somerton, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |