| Regimental number | 8978 |
| Place of birth | Indianapolis United States Of America |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Timber stacker |
| Address | 167 Hospital Street, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Nelson, 167 Hospital Street, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 18 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/90/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on 16 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 July 1919 |