| Regimental number | 5820 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | Pallin Street, Palmyra, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Anna Bella Cairnie, 181 Hay Street, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 19 April 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 20 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 13 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 December 1918 |