| Regimental number | 2518 |
| Place of birth | Mathinna Tas |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, James B Hay, Bridge Foreman Railways, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 2 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on 24 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |