| Regimental number | 1051 |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Great South Road, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander McPherson, Great South Road, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | 8 May 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 7 May 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport Berrima on 25 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 January 1919 |