| Regimental number | 4261 |
| Other Names | Herman William |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Brimpaen Post Office via Horsham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, D McWhirter, Brimpaen Post Office via Horsham, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 21 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 29 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 July 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | 4th Field Bakery |