| Regimental number | 977 |
| Place of birth | Muirkirk Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 'Deanside' Walter Street, Willoughby, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Jenny Merry, 'Deanside' Walter Street, Willoughby, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 February 1916 |