| Regimental number | 28597 |
| Place of birth | Balaklava South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Balaclava, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McPharlin, Balaclava, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 16 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 23rd Howitzer Brigade, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/133/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 25 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 June 1919 |