| Regimental number | 1897 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Electric lighting mechanic |
| Address | Darlington and Raglan Roads, Darlington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Patterson, 41 Cambridge Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 2nd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 22 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916 |