| Place of birth | Scarsdale, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Minister of religion |
| Address | Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 46 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E C Baird, 27 Clifton Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Previous military service | University 1 year, Chaplain A.M.J 1 year |
| Enlistment date | 25 August 1918 |
| Rank on enlistment | Chaplain (4th Class) |
| Unit name | Chaplains' Corps |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 31 August 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Chaplain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Chaplains' Department |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 October 1919 |
| Discharge date | 23 December 1919 |
| Other details | Medal: British War Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Embarked for continuous service. |