| Regimental number | 3172 |
| Place of birth | Ruthven New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ruthven, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Brother, L. McPherson, same address |
| Enlistment date | 8 December 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on 10 May 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 December 1918 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |