| Regimental number | 8604 |
| Place of birth | Exeter, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | Terowie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31.6 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ethel Gladys McPherson, Terowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 12 months in the Royal Australian Artillery, Largs Bay, South Australia;left at own request. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Vic, on board A59 Botanist on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 27 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 1 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 64 |
| Place of burial | North Road Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McPHERSON Francis Lionel |