| Regimental number | 18463 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 'Dalvey House', Union Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Gourlay, 'Dalvey House', Union Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 12 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 25 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian General Base Depot |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 August 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be James John Gourlay on NR |