| Regimental number | 2116 |
| Place of birth | Allansford Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Tallangatta, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Farthing, Tallangatta, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A43 Barunga on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Imperial Camel Corps |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 18 |
| Place of burial | Kantara War Memorial Cemetery (Row D, Grave No. 20), Egypt |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 10 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated in Warrnambool Cemetery, Victoria. Parents: William Ikin and Margaret Elizabeth FARTHING, Allansford, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
