| Regimental number | 2746 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Henry Street, Payneham, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.7 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Martha McRostie, Kenilworth Road, Parkside, 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, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2476B |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Barambah', 8 April 1917; discharged (medically unfit: neuritis, cardiac), Adelaide, 29 August 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McROSTIE Harold Alfred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
