| Regimental number | 1273 |
| Place of birth | Parkside, South Australia |
| Other Names | Robert Laurie |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | 53 Hughes Street, North Unley, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C M Caldwell, 53 Hughes Street, North Unley, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 74th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 11 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | 2nd Australian Flying Squadron, 3rd Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/5/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 6 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 May 1919 |