| Regimental number | 2799 |
| Place of birth | Semaphore, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Richmond Road, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.4 |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H Hills, Richmond Road, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 2377 Lance Corporal Henry Alexander HILLS, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 24 January 1918; 6573 Pte Walter George HILLS, 27th Bn, killed in action, 28 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 49 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HILLS William Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
