| Regimental number | 986 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | John McElroy, 13 Orr Street Bridgton, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| No details of embarkation for HQ and A-H Companies entered on Embarkation Roll. | |
| Fate | Discharged in England (permanently unfit) |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |