| Regimental number | 1657 |
| Place of birth | Kirkcudbright Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Daughter, Miss Nellie Robertson, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 30 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Veterinary Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 May 1919 |