| Regimental number | 28714 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 135 Carr Street, West Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Laughton, 135 Carr Street, West Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 22nd AASC |
| Enlistment date | 7 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 15, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/42/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 25 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action 1 July 1919 |