| Regimental number | 10364 |
| Place of birth | Westmoreland England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Boiler attendant |
| Address | 5 Bell Street, Seddon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Mechan, senior, 36 Blackwood Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 7 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 September 1919 |