| Regimental number | 1543A |
| Place of birth | Birchip Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Birchip, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry McCarthy, Birchip, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 17 April 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 25 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 April 1919 |
| Other details | Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
