| Regimental number | 1620 |
| Place of birth | Glen Innes New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Glen Innes, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McLaren, Glen Innes, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 15 November 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 June 1919 |