| Regimental number | 1496 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Pugilist |
| Address | 8 Pilgrim Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, R McKay, 8 Pilgrim Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 23 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on 29 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 January 1916 |
