| Regimental number | 1587 |
| Other Names | William John |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H E Nichols, Broadway, Dunolly, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 19 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 28 June 1915 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1866 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 March 1919 |