| Regimental number | 40042 |
| Occupation | Steward |
| Next of kin | Father, E McEwen, 119 Dixon Street, Masterton |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, F Company (Unattached) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Corinthic on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 30 |
| Place of burial | Adanac Military Cemetery (Plot III, Row C, Grave No 22), Miraumont, Somme, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edward McEwen, 119 Dixon Street, Masterton, and the late Christophina McEwen |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 21 |