| Regimental number | 5718 |
| Place of birth | Stirling Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | 424 King Street, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr A Skene, 424 King Street, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 11 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 3 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 March 1919 |