| Regimental number | 601 |
| Place of birth | Sunderland England |
| Other Names | William Gordon |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 34 Edwards Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A R Hepburn, 34 Edwards Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 12 February 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 13 May 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 31 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 October 1917 |