
| Regimental number | 1976 |
| Place of birth | Penola, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o GPO, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs C J Evans, South Bunbury, Western Australia. Son of James and Jane D.Buchan. Native of Penola, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 34 |
| Place of burial | Shell Green Cemetery (Plot II, Row F, Grae No. 4), Gallipoli |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 65 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Jane D. BUCHAN. Native of Penola, South Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Real name: Archibald BUCHAN |