| Regimental number | 2173 |
| Place of birth | Grafton New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Ledgerkeeper |
| Address | Glendora, Glebe Point Road, Glebe Point, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M M S Laing, Glendora, Glebe Point Road, Glebe Point, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 27 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Pay Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 April 1919 |
