| Regimental number | 1717 |
| Place of birth | Harwood Island New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Harwood Island, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McLachlan, Harwood Island, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 4 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 March 1919 |
