| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Commercial traveller |
| Address | Glenalog, Kurrungai Avenue, Qurramwira |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Macfarlane, Glenalog Kurrungai Avenue, Qurramwira |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 30th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry when leading a raid on the enemy's trenches. Two of the enemy were captured, and he succeeded in bringing his party back under heavy fire with only one casualty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |