| Regimental number | 5292 |
| Place of birth | Dumbartonshire Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 'Ballendalla', Rochester, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Aitken, 'Ballendalla', Rochester, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 6 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 27 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Bty A.F.A. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 January 1918 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5291 Pte Matthew AITKEN, 2nd Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 12 April 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |