| Regimental number | 958 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Seaton Park,PO, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.3 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Taylor Tait, Seaton Park PO, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 6 months in the Citizen Military Forces |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, Headquarters |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Noted TAIT John Garrioch NR |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orca', 19 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 13 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S66874. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TAIT John Garnock |