| Regimental number | 97 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Woodworker |
| Address | 11 Kerferd Place, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, D McLaren, 11 Kerferd Place, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 12 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 97A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 April 1919 |