| Regimental number | 12 |
| Place of birth | Brunswick, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Public servant |
| Address | 63 South Street, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, william Thomson, 63 South Street, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 21 September 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Australian Army Pay Corps |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 5/2/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Pay Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 August 1915 |