| Regimental number | 1148 |
| Place of birth | Somersetshire England |
| Other Names | Walter Swanton |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Jacob, Northwood, Baltons' Borough, near Glastonbury, Somersetshire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Place of burial | Lameroo Cemetery, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
