| Regimental number | 439 |
| Place of birth | Kimberley South Africa |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | 78 South Street, South Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | E G Patterson, Springfield, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Enlistment date | 15 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 31 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 August 1915 |
| Date of death | 21 March 1932 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |