| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Company's secretary |
| Address | 'Dundros', The Crescent, Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Andrew Paterson, 'Dundros', The Crescent, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 35th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross *Refers 12 October 1917. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as acting adjutant. When all the company officers except one became casualties he went forward under intense fire, re-organized the battalion and established a firing line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |