| Regimental number | 1947 |
| Place of birth | St Marys, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 'Ascot Vale', St. Mary's, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Davern, 'Ascot Vale,' St. Mary's, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 16 September 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 15 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 May 1919 |
