| Regimental number | 2605 |
| Place of birth | Geraldton Western Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Address | Leonora, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, James McGhie, 19 Nairn Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 11 July 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | KIA |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 9 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Date of death | 15 July 1951 |
| Place of burial | Toodyay Cemetery |
