| Regimental number | 1453 |
| Place of birth | Tumut New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carman |
| Address | Jacob Street, Bankstown, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, George McAlister, Jacob Street, Bankstown, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 29 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 4 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 March 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *given names are William James |
| Other details | Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
