| Regimental number | 4800 |
| Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Joiner |
| Address | East Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, J C Buchanan, East Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | 18 September 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 21 September 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 13 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 |