| Regimental number | 2171 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Address | Fitzroy Terrace, Prospect, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, A McVea, King Street, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery (Portion Catholic, Row N, Grave No. 13), Adelaide |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 175 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Son of Mr. A. MCVEA. Native of Christchurch, New Zealand. Plaque in Garden of Remembrance, SA. |