| Regimental number | 9631 |
| Place of birth | Robertstown, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Morgan, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.11 |
| Height | 5' 5.75" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Frogett Hempel, Morgan, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 11th Field Company Engineers, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Outer Harbour, South Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Listed on Morgan District Honour Roll, Morgan, South Australia. Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Adelaide, 31 May 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 21 July 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 24 November 1916. On leave to England, 18 January 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 3 February 1918. Detached to Cooking School, 1 August 1918; rejoined unit, 1 September 1918. On leave to England, 19 January 1919; rejoined unit from leave, 11 February 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 12 June 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 8 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 23 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HEMPEL William John Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
