| Regimental number | 2518 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 64 Westgarth Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Son, Robert Barclay, 21 Brooks Crescent, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |