| Regimental number | 2972 |
| Place of birth | Norfolk, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tram conductor |
| Address | 22 William Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ada Alice Seely, 22 William Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Mary SEELY |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board A.30 'Borda', 26 September 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 21 November 1917, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 19 February 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 80 |
| Place of burial | Smithfield Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SEELY William James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
