| Regimental number | 3858 |
| Place of birth | Petham, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Buthcer |
| Address | Nanango, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31.8 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Norris, 'The Haven', Westgate-on-Sea, Thames, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orontes', 25 October 1919; disembarked, Brisbane, 12 December 1919; discharged (medically unfit: defective hearing), Brisbane, 10 February 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NORRIS William Edward |