| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Schoolmaster |
| Address | State School, Macknade, Herbert River, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs May Watson Farrell, Railway Terrace, Wooloowin, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Unattched List |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Major |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Colonel Unit: 43rd Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details | War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal |