| Regimental number | 3271 |
| Place of birth | Newbridge Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Boundary rider |
| Address | 65 Lang Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Paton, 41 Mackenzie Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 29 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 22 December 1914 |