| Regimental number | 1171 |
| Place of birth | Castlegate, County Antrim, Ireland |
| Place of birth | KOONWARRA, VICTORIA |
| School | Castlegate Public School, Ireland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 15 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | J McIlwaine, Koonwarra, South Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1145 |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Chatby War Memorial Cemetery (Row L, grave No. 169), Egypt |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 53 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | DATE OF DEATH SHOWN AS 13TH MAY, 1915. Parents: John and Sarah MCILWAINE, Leongatha, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
