| Regimental number | 3670 |
| Place of birth | Rutherglen Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | 'Glenronald', North Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, R J McGinness, 'Glenronald', North Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 16 February 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 11 May 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 July 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | 1st A. Con. Depot |
