
| Regimental number | 5745 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Iron moulder |
| Address | 73 Howick Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J McBain, 73 Howick Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified 'Work at Lihons on 11 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |