| Regimental number | 2589 |
| Place of birth | Huntley Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engine cleaner |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, C Ritchie, 40 Albion Road, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 16 October 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 6 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 February 1919 |
