| Regimental number | 6546 |
| Place of birth | Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Oaklands, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J McKinstry, Trench Hill, Bally Easton, County Antrim, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | 27 April 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McKINSTRY John Buchanan |
