| Regimental number | 288 |
| Place of birth | Prestonpans Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Stafford Street, Booval near Ipswich, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Black, Stafford Street, Booval near Ipswich, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 23 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A34 Persic on 21 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 7 November 1915 |
| Date of death | 17 June 1953 |
| Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery |
