| Regimental number | 55520 |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss J McSwiggan, 106 Nursery Road, Linwood, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 28th Reinforcements (Second Draft), Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Ulimaroa on |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 74511 Charles McSWIGAN; 34715 Joseph Patrick McSWIGAN |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 25 |