| Regimental number | 1533 |
| Place of birth | Cunningham, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Cunningham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Devitt, Cunningham, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be William James Devitt on NR |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Lakes Entrance Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
