| Regimental number | 827 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Port Broughton, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Barunga North, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.8 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Ann Ireland, Barunga North, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Remount Unit 1, Squadron 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 28/2/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Remount Unit |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devon', 13 October 1918; discharged (medically unfit: muscle strain), Adelaide, 6 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Hope Valley Cemetery, Tea Tree Gully, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, IRELAND William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
