| Regimental number | 2677 |
| Place of birth | Renton Scotland |
| Religion | Wesleyan |
| Occupation | Turner and fitter |
| Address | 29 Church Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Susan Sim, 4 Main street, Renton, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 15 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 August 1916 |