| Regimental number | 196 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Engine cleaner |
| Address | Chiltern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.10 |
| Height | 5' 9.75" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | M McGann, Conmers Street, Chiltern, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Chiltern, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 4551 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Windhuk', 19 June 1919; discharged (medically unfit), 21 November 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 82 |
| Place of burial | Woden Cemetery, ACT |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McGANN William Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
