| Regimental number | 3703 |
| Place of birth | Burra, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Olary, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.7 |
| Height | 5' 9.75" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Herbert, Kooringa, Burra, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 6 August 1916 (gun shot wound, left elbow). Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, 13 December 1916; discharged to depot, 19 March 1917; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 97 days. Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 28 December 1917; discharged to duty, 14 February 1918; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 49 days. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Gaika', 12 March 1918; discharged (medically unfit: nephritis), Adelaide, 25 October 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HERBERT William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
