| Regimental number | 1794 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Morwell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Esther Whitelaw, Morell, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery, Victoria |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 25 August 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 24 October 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 7 December 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WHITELAW David John |
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