| Regimental number | 2956 |
| Place of birth | Paddington New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 'Rathobrae', Camp Street, Katoomba, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Coutts, 'Rathobrae', Camp Street, Katoomba, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 9 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916 |
| Date of death | 5 August 1949 |
| Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery |