| Regimental number | 2617 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Tamworth PO, Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander Hamilton McVity, Addison Road, New Lambton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 25 July 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Napier on 17 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 30 December 1918 |