| Regimental number | 3528 |
| Place of birth | Hay, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W McKechnie, St. Arnaud, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of overlapping toe) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Maryborough, Vict |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 27th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Sister: Nurse Christina Ralston McKECHNIE, Australian Army Nursing Service, returned to Australia, 13 April 1919; Brother: 2960 Lance Corporal Clyde Guthrie McKECHNIE, 6th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 28 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Port Said on board HT 'Dorset', 29 April 1919; discharged (medically unfit: debility), Melbourne, 11 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McKECHNIE William Allan |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
