| Regimental number | 3577 |
| Place of birth | Donald, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Watchem, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, John F Gilchrist, Watchem, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 1 November 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 27th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 June 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Artillery Details |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 January 1918 |