| Regimental number | 3017 |
| Place of birth | Clare, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | c/o Mrs E Beach, Marracoonda, Katanning, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34.7 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 125 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Alfred Claughton, Quorn, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kaiser i Hind', 6 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 17 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CLAUGHTON William Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
