| Regimental number | 9963 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kiama PO, Kiama, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Paterson, 42 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 13 October 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 11 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 17 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 September 1919 |
