| Regimental number | 2 |
| Place of birth | Harrow, London, England |
| Place of birth | Harrow, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | 34 Llaneast Street, Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs May Battams, 34 Llaneast Street, Malvern, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2.5 years in the 6th Dragoons and in the 70th Imperial Yeomanry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | M Police SGT |
| Unit name | Brigade 6, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/6/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Provost Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BATTAMS William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
