| Regimental number | 6125 |
| Place of birth | Dumbarton Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Timber salesman |
| Address | Light Street, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Louisa McPhail, Light Street, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 13 September 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A75 Marathon on 27 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 April 1918 |