| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Business manager |
| Address | 6 Black Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J S Murdock, 6 Black Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 8 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Major |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 November 1917 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *MURDOCH |