| Regimental number | 1814 |
| Place of birth | Boort, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mysia, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Chalmers, Mysia, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 27 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on 16 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 December 1917 |