| Regimental number | 5416 |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kerang PO., Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss A McCann, Ballyboughal, Donobate, Dublin, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 4 April 1916; disembarked Suez, 12 May 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 28 May 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 4 June 1916; taken on strength, 17th Bn, in the field, 29 July 1916. Admitted to 2nd Field Ambulance, Belgium, 11 October 1916 (defective eyesight); rejoined Bn, 18 October 1916. Admitted to 3rd Australian Field Ambulance, 14 October 1916 (bronchitis), and transferred same day to Rest Station; to 3rd Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 28 November 1916; to England, 3 December 1916, and admitted to Hurley Camp Hospital. discharged on furlough, 3 January 1917, to report to No 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, 25 January 1917. Marched out to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 17 March 1917, for return to Australia. Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Beltana', 17 March 1917; disembarked Melbourne1, 2 May 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 27 June 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McCANN William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
