| Regimental number | 13 |
| Place of birth | Plymouth, Devon, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.6 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Reg Walke, 78 Tresilian Avenue, Cathdown, Plymouth, England |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 months in 3rd Bn, West Riding. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 1st Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 525 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William Henry and Millie WALKE. Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board Ht 'Nestor', 22 July 1917; disembarked, Sydney, 25 September 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 24 November 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 50 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WALKE William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
