| Regimental number | 2284 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | 334 Crown Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Nellie Laird, 334 Crown Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the Cape Mounted Rifles for 3 years; and in the Imperial Yeomanry for 1.7 years. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: embarked from Sydney, 11 July 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 9 September 1916. Promoted Lance Corporal, 26 August 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 31 December 1916. Appointed Acting Sergeant, 2 January 1917; reverted to permanent rank of Private, 5 January 1917. Admitted to 3rd Canadian Stationary Hospital, Doullons, 9 April 1917 (shell shock); transferred to England, 8 June 1917, marched in to No. 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, 20 June 1917. Marched in to No. 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 16 July 1917. Commenced return to Australia, 28 August 1917 (shell shock, deafness); discharged, 18 November 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Place of burial | Campbelltown Cemetery, New South Wales |