| Regimental number | 3005 |
| Place of birth | Roschearty Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bamawn PO, Bamawn via Rochester, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Laing, Braco Park, Fraserburgh, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 16 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A6 Clan Maccorquodale on 19 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 September 1919 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |