| Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | 48 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 57 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs R Mailer, 48 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | A and I Staff |
| Enlistment date | 18 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Artillery |