| Regimental number | 11592 |
| Place of birth | Mount Gambier South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Mason's labourer |
| Address | Goonda P O, Goonda, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, L McPherson, Mt Gambier, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 17 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 2, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/90/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on 15 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |