| Regimental number | 2845 |
| Place of birth | Albert Park Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Albert Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, John L Paterson, 5 St Vincent Place, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 51st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 3 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 58th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Employment Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 January 1919 |
