| Regimental number | 178 |
| Place of birth | Forest Hill New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Forest Hill, Southern and Western Railway, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Jas. McCartney, Forest Hill, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 22 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on 24 September 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Discharged 31 August 1919 |
| Date of death | 16 July 1949 |
| Place of burial | South Brisbane Cemetery |