| Regimental number | 1651 |
| Place of birth | Linzac Scotland |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Hay Street, Victoria Park East, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Brother, John Govan, 513 Alexander Parade, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 12 January 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 10 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 June 1919 |
