| Regimental number | 4121 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Penong, West Coast, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Mary Ann Hopcroft, 8 Cranegrove, Holloway Road, London North, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Age at enlistment stated to be 43.11. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken on strength, 4th Pioneer Bn, Serapeum, 3 May 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 4 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 11 June 1916. Marched out to 49th Bn, 10 July 1916. Wounded in action, 8 August 1916; evacuated to England, 13 August 1916; admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, 14 August 1916; discharged, 30 September 1916. Commenced return to Australia, 12 November 1916; discharged (shell shock and over age), 13 April 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GARROD William Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
