| Regimental number | 2448 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Murwillumbah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Paterson, 64 Hardgate Street, Haddington, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |