| Regimental number | 1218 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 16 Russell Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Jane Fairlie, 11 Bartlett Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 10 March 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 26 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 4 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FAIRLIE William Thomas |