| Regimental number | 420 |
| Place of birth | Colac Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Address | Greenwood, Pomborneit, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W McGarvie, Greenwood, Pomborneit, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 21 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 July 1915 |
