| Regimental number | 6859A |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Coachpainter |
| Address | Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McGown, 136 Graham Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 6 August 1917 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 13 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 January 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | 21st Bn |
