| Regimental number | 5893 |
| Place of birth | Hamilton Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bandmaster |
| Address | Hunter Street, Balgownie, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Effie Rae, Hunter Street, Balgownie, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 27 September 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 16 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 December 1918 |