| Regimental number | 79 |
| Place of birth | Ayrshire Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Codling, Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 28 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 November 1918 |
