| Regimental number | 2937 |
| Place of birth | Naracoorte South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Address | Lucindale, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Margaret McFarlane, Lucindale S.E., South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 3 April 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 3 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mooltan on 24 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Captain Roderick Andrew McFARLANE, 3rd Light Horse, returned to Australia 28 May 1919 |
| Date of death | 15 January 1924 |
| Age at death | 46 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (6 East 15), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
