| Regimental number | 5410 |
| Place of birth | Jamestown, South Australia |
| School | Hacklin's Corner Public School, Spalding, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | Jamestown, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E McKay, Jamestown, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 20.6 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Daours Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot IV, Row B, Grave No. 26), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 59 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commeorated in Jamestown Cemetery, South Australia; inscription reads: 'He laid down his life for his friends. 'Parents: Hugh (d. 21 September 1910, aged 68; bu. Jamestown Cemetery) and Ellen MCKAY (d. aged 68; bu. Jamestown Cemetery), Jamestown, South Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
