| Regimental number | 446 |
| Place of birth | Ross Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | 21 Upper Shades, Parvas By Stornaway Lewis, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Murdo McKay, 21 Upper Shades, Parvas By Stornaway Lewis, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 19 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 June 1919 |