| Regimental number | 1977 |
| Place of birth | Ararat Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Denicull Creek via Ararat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr McCarthy, Denicull Creek via Ararat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 14 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 July 1915 |