| Regimental number | 4371 |
| Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Chemist |
| Address | Eaglehawk, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Burnside, Eaglehawk, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 7 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Malwa on 21 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged 28 February 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *McCrea spelt McGrea |