| Regimental number | 161 |
| Place of birth | Ardrossan South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, D McLaren, Gawler South, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 12 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 12 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 July 1919 |