| Regimental number | 205 |
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 82 Church Street, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Brother, George Whittingham, 82 Church Street, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 27 September 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 18 November 1917, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 25 December 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WHITTINGHAM William Alfred |