| Regimental number | 80 |
| Place of birth | Eyemouth, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | George Street, Eyemouth, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, David Fairbairn, George Street, Eyemouth, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 26 September 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 July 1915 |