| Regimental number | 747 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kippen, Scotland |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Bread carter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.2 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 129.5 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Gibson, 10 Henry Street, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 18 months in the 'Colonial Forces'. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 30 May 1915 (gun shot wound, scalp). Wounded in action (second occasion: no details), 8 August 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Burmah', 14 December 1918; discharged Perth, 23 March 1919. Also served in World War II: Service No W26175. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 82 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B884, SYME John Farquharson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
