| Regimental number | 1633 |
| Place of birth | Yarra Glen Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Clonbinan via Wandong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, William McPherson, Clonbinan via Wandong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 3138 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919).1 |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |