| Regimental number | 3485 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| School | High School, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 26 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | 12 Woodrow Road, Pollock, Shields, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Chrystal, 12 Woodrow Road, Pollock, Shields, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Previous military service | No |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Fleurbaix, France (Battle of Fromelles) |
| Age at death | 29 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | "Y" Farm Military Cemetery (Row I, Grave No. 35), Bois-Grenier, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 32 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Eliza Hall CHRYSTAL, 148 Hill Street, Garnett Hill, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |