| Regimental number | 5777 |
| Place of birth | Westry Scotland |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | 177 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W Swanney, 4 Bridge Street, Wyndham, Kurknell, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| 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 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went out in the face of the most intense hostile fire,and brought in a wounded officer.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details | War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |