| Regimental number | 4494 |
| Place of birth | Glenelg South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Kensington Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Marjorie McPherson, c/o Mrs H E Derrington, May Terrace, Kensington Park, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 3 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 16 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 27 September 1918 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McPHERSON William Adam Andrew |