| Regimental number | 308 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| School | Maryhill Board School, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 31 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Katherine Fletcher, Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal By coolness and devotion to duty rendered valuable asssitance to Platoon Commander. An excellent example to all. (Lagnicourt 15 April 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Buire, Somme Sector, France |
| Age at death | 36.6 |
| Place of burial | Borre British Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 19), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 55 |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered valuable service in pushing forward with a party of men, establishing a position, and getting into communication with the rear. He held this position under heavy fire until relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |