| Regimental number | 529 |
| Place of birth | Maffra, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Sale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Borthwick, Sale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 12 December 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 September 1916 |