| Regimental number | 47 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Chemical worker |
| Address | 13 Hume Street, Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A W Rankin, 65 Francis Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 9 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 March 1916 |