| Regimental number | 893 |
| Place of birth | Kempsey New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Horse breaker |
| Address | c/o Mr J. Salmond, Sherwood, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Salmond, as above |
| Enlistment date | 15 December 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 14 December 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Newcastle, New South Wales, on board HMAT A58 Kabinga on 21 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 December 1917 |