| Regimental number | 737 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | 76 Armstrong Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Dennis Francis McGrath, 76 Armstrong Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Corps of MS Clerks |
| Enlistment date | 16 April 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 5, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/10/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 June 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |