| Regimental number | 1257 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Raga, Queenscliff, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E MacLaren, 53 Grosvenor Street, Balaclava, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Royal Australian Garrison Artillery |
| Enlistment date | 16 November 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 16 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 28 February 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1919 |