| Regimental number | 227 |
| Place of birth | Milngavie Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Breen, Coorow, Midland Railway, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 10 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 August 1915 |
