| Regimental number | 1881 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, R C Balderston, 60 South Woodside Road, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 22 June 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 22 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 April 1919 |
