| Regimental number | 10/428 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Port Glasgow, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, S McCracken, 14 Ardgowan Street, Port Glasgow, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Machine Gun Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Pakeha on |
| Final rank | Lance Sergeant |
| Final unit | New Zealand Machine Gun Corps |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Ex Main Body. War service: Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand from Tilbury on board HT 'Pakeha', 12 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 27 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No 2/19/164 - Army. |
| Miscellaneous details | See other entry for first period of service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 71 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 24 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24061087 |