| Regimental number | 3893 |
| Place of birth | Paisley, Scotland |
| School | Board School, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 14 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert McInness, 56 Browns Terrace, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 19 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |