| Regimental number | 11323 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emma C McLaren, 103 Stafford Street, Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimoroa on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 37 |
| Place of burial | Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery (Plot III, Row B, Grave No 38), Armentieres, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: the late John and Helen McLaren; Wife: Emma C McLaren, Wain Street, Kensington |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 13 |