| Regimental number | 289 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Mary Corfield, 52 Silverster Street, Liverpool, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 27th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 27th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 4 September 1915. Admitted to 7th Field Ambulance, 2 November 1915, and transferred same day to 16th Casualty Clearing Station (gastro-enteritis); to HS 'Nevasa' (jaundice); to No 2 Auxiliary Convalescent Hospital, Heliopolis, 7 November 1915; to No 2 Auxiliary Convalescent Hospital, 1 December 1915 (influenza); to Convalescent Hospital, Helouan, 1 December 1915 (dysentery); discharged to Overseas Base, 10 December 1915; rejoined 27th Bn, Tel el Kebir, 12 January 1916. Promoted Sergeant, 7 November 1915. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 15 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 21 March 1916. On leave to England, 1 May 1916; rejoined Bn from leave, 10 May 1916. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CORFIELD William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
