| Regimental number | 42 |
| Place of birth | Milang, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Wirrabara, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Caroline Carruthers, same address |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 43 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 18 January 1919; discharged 2(termination of period of enlistment/cessation of hostilities), Adelaide, 4 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CARRUTHERS David Clarence |