| Regimental number | 1292 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28.9 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Kohlen, Blumberg, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Taranto, Italy, on board HT 'Kasir a Hind', 8 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 31 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 34 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 5 East, Grave 9), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KOHLER William Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
