| Regimental number | 481 |
| Place of birth | Midlothian Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Cane farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Brother, A. Beatson, Fir Hill, Mylothian, Midlothian, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 22 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 24 September 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Discharged 17 March 1916 |
