| Regimental number | 835 |
| Place of birth | Midlothian Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Armourer |
| Address | Penitark, Midlothian |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J McGarva, Penitark, Midlothian |
| Enlistment date | 23 March 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | "EA" |
| Rank on enlistment | Armourer Sergeant |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
