| Regimental number | 263 |
| Place of birth | Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | San Remo |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs Rebecca Hoddinott, c/o Bank of Australasia, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kashmir', 9 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 30 April 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 29 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as HODDINATT. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HODDINOTT William Edward |