| Regimental number | 1959 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 127 Hargraves Street, Paddington, Sydneuy, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr John McCarthy sen., 127 Hargraves Street, Paddington, Sydneuy, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 23 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 13 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 23 June 1916 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1959A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 62nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1917 |