| Regimental number | 7494 |
| Place of birth | Bothwell Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Gowans, Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 15 January 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 January 1919 |