| Regimental number | 563 |
| Place of birth | Forfar Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emma Annie May Samson, C/o General Post Office, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 23 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 18 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
