| Regimental number | 1979 |
| Place of birth | Wentworth New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, John McKay, Wentworth River, Dalny, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 5 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 November 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | 5th Bn |