| Regimental number | 10/29 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Musselburgh, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Brewer |
| Address | Mangatainoka |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mrs J Riddell, 1 Harbour Road, Musselburgh, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Scots Guards (6 years) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Masterton |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board HS 'Maheno', ; disembarked New Zealand, 21 December 1916; discharged (no longer fit for war service on account of wounds received in action), 1 May 1917. Total war service: 2 years 262 days (of which 2 years 67 days were abroad). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20805918 |