| Regimental number | 957 |
| Place of birth | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Melbourne House Walker Street, Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs McAhan, Abbotsford, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Previous military service | Served in the Otago Rifle Regiment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Shell Green Cemetery (Plot I, Row C, Grave No. 12), Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 56 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McAHAN James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
