| Regimental number | 349 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmith's striker |
| Address | Illawarra Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, John McTaggart, Illawarra Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 16 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914 |