| Regimental number | 1733 |
| Place of birth | Cupar Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Maltster |
| Address | c/o Mrs W E Preston, Invirell Road, Emmaville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert S Buist, 33 Colawynd, Kircaldy Fifeshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Army Provost Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
