| Regimental number | 1924 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Wongun Bunya via Strathpine, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander Wightman, Wongun Bunya via Strathpine, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 11 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on 16 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 February 1919 |