| Regimental number | 785 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Warder |
| Address | Redan, Wilson Street, West Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mrs J Paterson, Redan, Wilson Street, West Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 18 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 October 1915 |
