| Regimental number | 109 |
| Place of birth | West Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 4 Howard Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Laidlaw, 4 Howard Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 23 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 28 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 30 June 1918 |