| Regimental number | 4167 |
| Place of birth | Millicent, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Glencoe West, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.9 |
| Height | 5' 5.75" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Glencoe West, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 5 August 1917 (wound, back). Wounded in action, 19-20 September 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konigin Luise', 21 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 25 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SERLE William John |