| Regimental number | 2617 |
| Place of birth | Glebe, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Tram driver |
| Address | 28 Brougham Street, Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27.1 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Dorothy Drake, 28 Brougham Street, Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Plassy', 17 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 17 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis (Sec. R.C. 9, 985), Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DRAKE William White |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
