| Regimental number | 2879 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Waiter |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E F McDermott, Commercial Road, Mentone, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 5 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 December 1918 |
