| Regimental number | 734 |
| Place of birth | Lancashire England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmiths striker |
| Address | Commercial Hotel, Lismore, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J McKay, Walton Lancashire, England |
| Enlistment date | 23 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on 24 September 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 April 1918 |
