| Regimental number | 58 |
| Place of birth | Lancaster England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Boilermaker |
| Address | 87 Barrow Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M 0 Porteous, 87 Barrow Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 22 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Warrant Officer |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class I) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 14 January 1917 |