| Regimental number | 1930 |
| Place of birth | Leith Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Myall, Narrabri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Lillian Vass, 78 Belgrave Street, Manly, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 13 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 4 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Pay Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 August 1919 |