| Regimental number | 5805 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Junior mechanic |
| Address | 101 James Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, W.J. McKinlay, 101 James Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 31st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 17 September 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 8 May 1918 |
