| Regimental number | 3733 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Valla, Nambucca River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, J H Buchanan, Valla, Nambucca River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 22 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 April 1919 |