| Regimental number | 984 |
| Place of birth | Annan Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | J. Routledge, Nevill Hotel, Llandudno,North Wales |
| Enlistment date | 28 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 May 1916 |