| Place of birth | Payneham, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Insurance agent |
| Address | May Terrace, Kensington Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Herbert Ed. Derrington, May Terrace, Kensington Park, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |