| Regimental number | 778 |
| Place of birth | Dunfernline, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | c/o A Donaldson, Deakon Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Ferguson, Halbeath near Dunfermline, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles and Allison FERGUSON |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 3 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 22 January 1919; discharged Sydney, 1 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Place of burial | Dunfermline Cemetery, Scotland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FERGUSON John |