| Regimental number | 12285 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Station manager |
| Address | 35 Logan Street, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Strachan, 35 Logan Street, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 23 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 14 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 April 1918 |