| Regimental number | 2007 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Neilson, 65 Evelyn Street, Dennistown, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 13 January 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 23 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 10 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |