| Regimental number | 6178 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Attendant mental hospital |
| Address | 121 Gowrie Street, Newtown, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, Hugh Thorburn, 121 Gowrie Street, Newtown, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 6178A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |