| Regimental number | 501 |
| Place of birth | Selkirk Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Slater |
| Address | 331 Cleveland Street, Redfern, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliz McLaren, 77 St Andrew Street, Galashiels, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 10 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |