| Regimental number | 3867 |
| Place of birth | Inglewood Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Timber trade |
| Address | Godfrey Street, Boort, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, W McLaren, Boort, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot X, Row B, Grave No. 34), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 53 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Edith MCLAREN, Boort, Victoria. Native of Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |