| Regimental number | 2607 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Mechnical Engineer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
| Height | 5' 6.75" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John McPherson, 17 Westbourne Street, Drummoyne, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the 5th Field Company Engineers, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit name | 7th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 6 July 1919. Medlas: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McPHERSON John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
