| Regimental number | 766 |
| Place of birth | Bell, Queensland |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.5 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah McPhee, Bell via Dalby, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served for 30 months in the Australian Light Horse, Bell. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, 17 May 1915 (gun shot wound, finger, right hand: slight). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wiltshire', 31 August 1915 (venereal disease). Posted as a deserter, 21 November 1915. Declared a deserter, 10 February 1916. War medals: forfeited eligibility to war medals. |
| Miscellaneous details | See 2367 John McPHEE for second period of service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McPHEE John William |