| Regimental number | 175 |
| Place of birth | Dundalk, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, G. Pentland, Colchester, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Unit name | 1st Veterinary Section, 4th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Mobile Veterinary Section |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 110 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Raranga', 8 September 1919; disembarked Sydney, 29 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 31 January 1920. Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PENTLAND William Christie |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
