| Regimental number | 156 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fettler |
| Address | 11 Fernbank, Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Arbuckle, 11 Fernbank, Kirkliston West Lothian, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 6 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 April 1916 |
