| Regimental number | 939 |
| Place of birth | Cheshire England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plasterer |
| Address | Middle Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph McWaters, 239 Richardson Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 27 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 July 1919 |