| Regimental number | 1999 |
| Place of birth | Argyll Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fitter and marine engineer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McKellar, Letter Cove, Dumbartonshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 20 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 13 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 June 1919 |