| Regimental number | 1296 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Uncle, Robert Hall, Kelmscott, Alberton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 29 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1296A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 September 1918 |