| Regimental number | 300 |
| Place of birth | Killyleagh, near Belfast, Co Down, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs W McWhirter, Crossgar, Co Down, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 29 April 1915 (gun shot wound, both thighs). Transferred on board HS 'Derflinger' to Egypt, 29 April 1915, and admitted to Kasr-el-Aini Hospital, 1 May 1915; transferred to No 1 General Hospital, Heliopolis, 28 June 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ulysses', 3 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit), 4 November 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McWHIRTER William |