| Regimental number | 587 |
| Place of birth | Stawell Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engine cleaner |
| Address | Dawson Street, Stawell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs McPherson, Dawson Street, Stawell, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 18 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 February 1918 |
| Date of death | 11 May 1952 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |