| Regimental number | 2193 |
| Place of birth | Jorrvumonston, Jorrvunesshire, Scotland |
| School | Jorvuness Public Schools, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 15 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | Maribyrnong Road, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William McHarely, Field Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Essendon Cadets for 1 1/2 years; Served in 58th Infrantry for 2 years. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2193A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 20.7 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Pozieres British Cemetery (Plot IV, Row O, Grave No. 49), Ovillers-La-Boissellle, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 44 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Sarah MCHARDY, 52 Negarvino Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria. Native of Inverness-shire, Scotland |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2194 Pte Frank John McHARDY, 5th Bn, killed in action, 25 July 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McHARDY William Alexander |
Postal Address:
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Street Address:
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