| Regimental number | 819 |
| Place of birth | Chatsworth Island New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Chatsworth Island, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, J A McAlpin, Chatsworth Island, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 29th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 16 April 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 15, Reinforcement 15 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/20/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Indarra on 26 November 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 July 1919 |