| Regimental number | 1881 |
| Place of birth | Heyfield, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Timekeeper |
| Address | Neerim south, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frank Chester, Heyfield, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 6 April 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 2 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A4 Pera on 23 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | A Corps Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 May 1919 |
