| Regimental number | 5060 |
| Place of birth | South Grafton, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Address | 36 Westbourne Street, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs D Macpherson, 36 Westbourne Street, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *given name two spellings Dougald and Digold |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Donald and Susan MACPHERSON |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 54 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, New South Wales |