| Regimental number | 946 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 315 Ernest Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, James McVey, 315 Ernest Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 16 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 946A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 May 1919 |