| Regimental number | 974 |
| Place of birth | Dumfriesshire Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Police constable |
| Address | Police Station, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Jessie Wright, C/o Mrs Fleetham, 4 Belgravia Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 10 November 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 5 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | RSM |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | A CPS HDQTRS |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |