| Regimental number | 2890 |
| Place of birth | Forfar Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fireman and engine driver |
| Address | Surry Hills, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Caroline Dorward, 3 Hopewell Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 18 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 56th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 26 September 1917 |