| Regimental number | 703 |
| Place of birth | Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Saddler |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 119 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs W Adlam, Wilberforce Street, North Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Servedfor 3 years in the Geraldton Volunteers Band. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ballarat', 5 July 1915; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 27 March 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal NAA File lacks any details re medical condition or nature of service. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADLAM William Edward |