William John BATSON

Regimental number2569
Place of birthGeelong, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressCamperdown, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, C W Batson, Camperdown, Victoria
Enlistment date5 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll123
Rank from Nominal RollStaff Sergeant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Pay Corps
FateReturned to Australia 6 May 1919