| Regimental number | 4128 |
| Place of birth | Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Wellesbury Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.7 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 114 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Gleeson, Wellesbury Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Elizabeth GLEESON. Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Anchises'; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 4 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to War Service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 41 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis (Sec. R.C. 10, 480), New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GLEESON William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
