| Regimental number | 1231 |
| Place of birth | Tenterfield New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Scrubb Road, Tenterfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Pillar, Scrubb Road, Tenterfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 5 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 June 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2133 Pte Magnus John PILLAR, 33rd Bn, killed in action, 16 December 1916 |
| Date of death | 2 October 1977 |
| Place of burial | Emmaville Cemetery |
