| Regimental number | 8211 |
| Place of birth | Launceston Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plasterer |
| Address | 10 Babington Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Paton, 10 Babington Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Battery 17 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
