| Regimental number | 3477 |
| Place of birth | Lillyvale New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Rose Bank, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Paterson, Rose Bank, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 23 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 24 January 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 July 1919 |
