| Regimental number | 2338 |
| Place of birth | Richmond New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Casino, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Archibald Buchanan, Casino, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 5 May 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 20 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 |