| Regimental number | 2649 |
| Place of birth | Falkirk Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Paxton, Letham Farm, Sarbert Stirlingshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 28 May 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th B HQ |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 January 1919 |