| Regimental number | 7967 |
| Place of birth | Zeehan, Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | Cue, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27.5 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J N Dewar, Cue, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 27th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board SS Canberra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 14 July 1918 (shell wound, right and left thighs: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 18 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 22 January 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Meekatharra Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DEWAR James Weir |