| Regimental number | 513 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Metz PO, Metz via Armidale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A McLachlan, Metz PO, Metz via Armidale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 512 Private Angus MCLACHLAN, 34th Battalion, returned to Australia, 11 May 1919 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Armidale Cemetery |