| Regimental number | 4275 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| School | Dalkeith High School, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 17 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 16 West Saville, Newington Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Duncan, 16 West Saville, Newington Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Gained many 1st Class certificates at Signalling. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Cyclists' Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Belgium |
| Age at death | 22 |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 185 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Unable to read. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |