| Regimental number | 19551 |
| Place of birth | Perth Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 425 Boundary Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C McNair, 'Willow Bank', Albert Road, Gourock, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 28 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |