| Regimental number | 34715 |
| Occupation | Presser |
| Next of kin | Father, J McSwigan, 106 Nursery Road, Linwood, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 71 Port Lyttelton on |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 74511 Charles McSWIGAN; 55520 James McSWIGGAN |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 47, p. 9 |