| Regimental number | 2422 |
| Place of birth | Cleve, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cleve, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.9 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Emma Gillings, Cleve, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 13 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 82 |
| Place of burial | Cleve Cemetery, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GILLINGS William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
