| Regimental number | 978 |
| Place of birth | Smyrna Turkey |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Reader |
| Address | 188 St Johns Road, Forest Lodge, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, Wm Roger Paton, 12 Golden Crescent, Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, H 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 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |