| Regimental number | 5059 |
| Place of birth | Kilmarnock Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Alberton, South Coast, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Burns, Kirkintohlm, Kilmarnock, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 18 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
