| Regimental number | 152 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | 8 Railway Place, Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 171 lbs |
| Next of kin | Miss L Adams, 8 Railway Place, Footscray, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Heath Cemetery (Plot 1. Row A, Grave No. 17), Harbonnieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 115 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Walter James BURKHILL and Louisa Mary ADAMS (formerly BURKHILL). Native of Sydney, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMS William |