| Regimental number | 1 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | 49 Athol Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Dorothy McGill, 59 Athol Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Regimental Sergeant Major |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | RSM |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |