| Regimental number | 50 |
| Place of birth | Kirkintallock Scotland |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | c/o S Kidman, Eringa, Kapunda, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | William Gilchrist, Dardgavel, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 20 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on 11 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 January 1919 |