| Regimental number | 442 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Commercial traveller |
| Address | Graceville near Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Griffen, Graceville via Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 26 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Died as a result of accident 10 May 1915 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt William Griffin on NR |