| Regimental number | 950 |
| Place of birth | Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Queanbeyan, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Ball, 56 Lipshide Street, Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in Australian Military Forces; time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Discharged for disciplinary reasons. OC H Company: 'Habitual offender, unreliable, and inclined to encourage discontent amongst the men. Addicted to alcohol.' CO, 1st Infantry Brigade: 'man is quite incorrigible.' Commenced return to Australia on board HMAT 'Wiltshire', 3 February 1915; disembarked Melbourne, 11 March 1915; discharged, Melbourne, 11 March 1915. Not eligible for war medals. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BALL William |