| Regimental number | 7548 |
| Place of birth | Portland Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Paterson, 122 Albion Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 17 May 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 July 1919 |
| Date of death | 12 May 1937 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |