| Regimental number | 2001 |
| Place of birth | Leith Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Sandfy, Huon, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Major R E Archbold, Prestatyn, North Wales |
| Enlistment date | 25 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 7 June 1918 |
| Date of death | 20 December 1972 |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Crematorium |