| Regimental number | 6283 |
| Place of birth | Mains of Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Beenup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.4 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Abernethy, Mains of Corsindae, Midmar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Gordon Highlands; time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 4 October 1917 (gun shot wound, hand and side). Wounded in action (second occasion), 1 June 1918 (gun shot wound, penetrating). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Barambah', 3 September 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 4 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ABERNETHY David Forbes |