| Regimental number | 20909 |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Valley, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Barclay, Cumingston, via Turry, Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 28 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, 34th Battery |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36(a)/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 May 1919 |