| Regimental number | 2468 |
| Place of birth | Boompa Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | P.O., Imbil, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Gilchrist, Gundiah, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 8 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 5 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 April 1919 |