| Regimental number | 4178 |
| Place of birth | Hawker, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hawker, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.4 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 174 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ada McRae, Hawker, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 51901 Pte Colin McRAE, Australian Army Service Corps, returned to Australia, 6 September 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 11 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 8 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McRAE John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
