| Regimental number | 20171 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kyneton Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Yea, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, D M Paton, Pine Grove, Malvern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 32 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: ART Div 3 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: Perm Super List Promotion date:
Unit: AIF Depots UK |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
