| Regimental number | 6283 |
| Place of birth | Mains of Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Beenup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Abernethy, Mains of Corsindae, Midmar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |