| Regimental number | 1390 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 22 Cliff Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Gourlay, 22 Cliff Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 20 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A27 Southern on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 October 1918 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1325 Sergeant Albert William GOURLAY, 1st Divisional Ammunition Column, returned to Australia, 8 October 1918. |