| Regimental number | 871 |
| Place of birth | Kirkpatrick Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Upholsterer |
| Address | Goodward Road, Capel, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M A Cowan, Goodward Road, Capel, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 10 September 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 25 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 2 November 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 August 1919 |