| Regimental number | 3862 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cleaner |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, J. McAvoy, 11 Kent Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 5 October 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on 30 December 1915 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3862A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McAVOY John |