| Regimental number | 91 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Glass bottle maker |
| Address | 14 Blair Street, North Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs W McWiggan, 14 Blair Street, North Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 17 August 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | "nonr" |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914 |