| Place of birth | Inverness Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bank manager |
| Address | Brighton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B K MacLachlan, Beanly, Inverness Shire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a party of 'moppers-uo'. He was instrumental in bombing many dug-outs and digging out men who were buried. Throughout the operation he set an inspiring example to the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |