| Regimental number | 2653 |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Stonemasen |
| Address | Torbay Junction, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Philip, 24 Park Street, Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 6 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 2 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 April 1916 |