| Regimental number | 5923 |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Sophia Mackay, 138 North Street, Inverurie, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 37 |
| Place of burial | Warlencourt British Cemetery (Plot VIII, Row C, Grave No. 42), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 86 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Margaret MCKAY. Native of Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |