| Regimental number | 2390 |
| Place of birth | Tewantin, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fisherman |
| Address | Tewantin, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.4 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Ross, Tewantin, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 17 October 1918 (gas shell). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 10 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 11 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | Tewantin Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2355, ROSS William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
