| Regimental number | 1677 |
| Place of birth | Clydebank Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Wheelwright |
| Address | 'Balgownie', Abbotsford Road, Mayne Junction, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J W Brown, 'Balgownie', Abbotsford Road, Mayne Junction, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 21 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A22 Rangatira on 25 September 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 October 1915 |