| Regimental number | 4839 |
| Place of birth | Cork Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | 60 Aberdeen Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs C M Linehan, 60 Aberdeen Street, Perth, WA |
| Enlistment date | 13 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 1 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 May 1916 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt William Lineham on NR |
| Date of death | 13 May 1944 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |