| Regimental number | 2891 |
| Place of birth | Thurso Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Stonemason |
| Address | 63 Flinders Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Isabel Mackay, 'Britany', Bilty Hill, Thurso, Sutherlandshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 1 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916 |