| Regimental number | 3432 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmith's striker |
| Address | 61 Falcon Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30.1 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Caroline Matheson, 61 Falcon Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Bakara', 22 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: debility), Sydney, 11 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 41 |
| Place of burial | St Thomas Anglican Church Cemetery (Section 30, Grave 1D), Enfield, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MATHESON William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
