| Regimental number | 1289 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | 197 Belmont Street, Alexandria, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Fairbairn, 197 Belmont Street, Alexandria, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 1 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Infantry Brigade Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 May 1919 |