| Regimental number | 44 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 22 Grandview Grove, Armadale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, D C McLachlan, 22 Grandview Grove, Armadale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 16 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 5/2/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 10 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Pay Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 March 1919 |