| Regimental number | 2723 |
| Place of birth | Barrhead Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | Albert Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W McM Lawson, 5 Kerferd Place, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 51st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 17 December 1917 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 30 November 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, 3rd Special Draft |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/15/3 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Squadron Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 May 1919 |