| Regimental number | 4813 |
| Place of birth | Leith, Scotland |
| School | Daniel Stewarts' College, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 30 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Barman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Next of kin | Father, N McKay, 46 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Bapaume, Somme Sector, France |
| Age at death | 41 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 41 |
| Place of burial | Warlencourt British Cemetery (Plot IV, Row C, Grave No. II), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 89 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Neil and Elizabeth MCKAY, 46 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
