| Regimental number | 1921 |
| Place of birth | Audley New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | 'Hamilton', Premier Street, Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Patrick Scanlan, 'Hamilton', Premier Street, Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 22 December 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 12 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Motor Transport Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4509 Corporal Edward George SCANLAN, 20th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 January 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |