| Regimental number | 1370 |
| Place of birth | Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Telford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, H T King, Telford, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment in first contingent on account of height) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Numurkah, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1251 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | V.C. Corner (Panel No 21), Australiam Memorial, Fromelles, France |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 5 April 1915. Wounded in action, 25 April 1915 (gun shot wound, shoulder); admitted to 17th General Hospital, Alexandria, 26 May 1915; discharged to duty, 24 May 1915; embarked Alexandria for Gallipoli, 26 May 1915. Admitted to No 1 Australian General Hospital, Heliopolis, 7 June 1915 (bullet wound, arm); discharged to Base Details from Convalescent Hospital, Helouan, 17 June 1915. Admitted to No 1 Australian General Hospital, Heliopolis, 25 August 1915 (varicocele); discharged to duty, 1 October 1915; rejoined Bn, Lemnos, 31 October 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 7 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Transferred to 60th Bn, and taken on strength, 24 February 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 18 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 29 June 1916. Reported Missing, 19 July 1916. Now, 25 August 1916, reported 'Killed in Action, 19 July 1916'. Note, Red Cross File No 1520401: 'No trace Germany. Cert. by Capt. Mills. 10.10.19.' Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KING William John
Red Cross File No 1520401 |
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