| Regimental number | 896 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Don, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Devonport West, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.1 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Christina Henderson Moon, Devonport West, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Cadets; 2.5 years in the Militia. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Promoted Lieutenant, 1 May 1917. Wounded in action, 7 June 1917 (gun shot wound, right elbow). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas', 22 November 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 8 March 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal .Also served in World War II: Service No T29781. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 68 |
| Place of burial | Mersey Vale Memorial Park, Devonport, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MOON Walter Alexander |