| Regimental number | 624 |
| Place of birth | Hindmarsh, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs Palmer, Beltana Station, Beltana, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.2 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Susan Palmer, Beltana Station, Beltana, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'Consistent good work in handling working parties under fire, and during period as N.C.O.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107, 1 June 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169, 4 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Devon', 24 September 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 22 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LANPHIER William John |