| Regimental number | 1799 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Binda, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway employee |
| Address | Colchester Hall, Woodcourt Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Isabella McGuirk, Colches Hall, Marrickville, Woodcourt Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | rta |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Admitted to Isolation Detention Barracks, Abbassia, 9 June 1915 (venereal disease). Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Kyarra', 9 June 1915(venereal); disembarked Fremantle; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 28 May 1917. War medals: not eligible Medals subsequently restored. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as McQUIRK. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McGUIRK William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
