| Regimental number | 961 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Goatfeldview, Rendock, Arran, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Taylor, Goatfeldview, Rendock, Arran, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 13 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 November 1917 |