| Regimental number | 3714 |
| Place of birth | Monifieth, Forfarshire, Scotland |
| School | Monifieth Public School, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 27 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 108 Hordern Street, Newtown, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32.7 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Caird, Brooke Street, Monteith, Forfarshire, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Somme, France |
| Age at death | 36 |
| Place of burial | Bulls Road Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No. 8), Flers, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 35 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CAIRD John |