| Regimental number | 187 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rosa Paton, 221 Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, London, England |
| Enlistment date | 16 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 14 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Divisional Cyclist Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/6/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 18 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 February 1919 |
| Date of death | 21 July 1966 |
| Place of burial | Preston Cemetery |
