| Regimental number | 5441 |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| School | Fendalton Public School Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 23 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa McKay, Braco Settlement, Fendalton Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Previous military service | Served in the 3rd Reinforcement Infantry, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Ypres, Belgium |
| Age at death | 25 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Menin Road South Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row S, Grave No. 47), Ypres, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 94 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Daniel and Louisa Jane MCKAY. Native of Tendalton, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| 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
