| Regimental number | 316 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| School | St Josephs (Catholic) School, Glasgow |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 13 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Ironmoulder |
| Address | PO, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | John Lafferty, George Street, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 43 |
| Family/military connections | His brother John Lafferty was killed in action serving in the 16th Battalion. His brother William Lafferty returned after 3 1/2 years service with 28th Battalion. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |