| Regimental number | 16189 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Boort, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | East Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Height | 6' 0.5" |
| Weight | 178 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M E McRorie, 'Kotri', Lucy Street, East Malvern, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of varicose veins) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Motor Transport Driver |
| Unit name | Mechanical Transport Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Mechanical Transport Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devanha', 8 May 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 8 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 80 |
| Place of burial | Ballarat (New) Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McRORIE James Oakes |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
