| Regimental number | 2101 |
| Place of birth | Preston, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs Kennedy, Semaphore Road, Semaphore, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.4 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Ainsworth, Pleasant View, Whalley, Lancashire, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | PTE (Acting Sergeant) |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Morea on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Returned to Australia from Middle East, 21 Januarg 1916; re-embarked for England,27 June 1916; disembarked Plgmouth, 25 August 1916. Commenced final return to Australia, 25 September 1919; disembarked Australia, 8 November 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S66502. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AINSWORTH William Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
