| Regimental number | 7923 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | corner of Glenhuntly and Kooyong Roads, Elsternwick, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Buchanan, corner of Glenhuntly and Kooyong Roads, Elsternwick, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 3 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Army Corps Signal Company |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |