| Regimental number | 3198 |
| Place of birth | Manly, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Cohen Street, Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J McPherson, Cohen Street, Manly, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Birmingham (Lodge Hill) Cemetery (B10. 531), Warwickshire |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 162 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Jennie MCPHERSON |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |