| Regimental number | 4 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | 'Craigton', 45 Cowles Road, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Goodchild, Formby Street, Hilton, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 20 September 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Head Quarters Infantry Base Depot |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/94/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 27 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Headquarters, Australian Infantry Base Depot |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 April 1919 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GOODCHILD William George |
