| Regimental number | 1894 |
| Place of birth | Albury New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 96 Chalmers Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Buchanan, Corowa, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 15 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 9 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 March 1919 |
| Date of death | 18 July 1952 |
| Place of burial | Woronora Crematorium |
