| Regimental number | 5896 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Address | 236 Coppin Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Patterson, 236 Coppin Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 24 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Corps Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 September 1919 |