| Regimental number | 2875 |
| Place of birth | Corstorphine, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 38 Shepparton Road, Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, J Crombie, Railway Station, Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 5 April 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 19 May 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Fremantle, 12 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CROMBIE David |