
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Singleton New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | 'Kelso', Woodbury Street, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, A S Buchanan, 'Kelso', Woodbury Street, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Sydney University Regiment |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain (Medical Officer) |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Base Depot |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Colonel Unit: AMC Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30704, 25 May 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165, 24 October 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |