
| Regimental number | 1896 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 'Wimmera', McLeod Street, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, R B Buchanan, 'Wimmera', McLeod Street, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Bronze Medal for Military Valour (Italy) '(Pozieres) Conspicuous courage and devotion to duty during bombing attack.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
The Bronze Medal for Military Valour (Italy) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Bronze Medal (Italy), British War Medal, Victory Medal |