| Regimental number | 375 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Balaklava, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Whitwarta, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 6' 2" |
| Weight | 203 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Liersch, Whitwarta, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Sanitation Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 9 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 23 November 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LIERSCH Walter Albert |