| Regimental number | 2419 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Address | 109 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, George McKay, 109 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 12 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 5 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 27 September 1917 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | 17th Bn |
| Date of death | 30 March 1937 |
| Place of burial | Botany Cemetery |