| Regimental number | 2717 |
| Place of birth | Port Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Annie Rice Cowan, c/o J Barr, 12 William Street, Port Glasgow, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Motor Transport Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |