| Regimental number | 2071 |
| Place of birth | Parramatta New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Rev. John Paterson, 'The Manse,' Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 20th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2070 Lt Albert Victor PATERSON MM, 47th Bn, returned to Australia, 23 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
