| Regimental number | 2595 |
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Drover |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32.3 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 119 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Agnes Birch, 26 Queen Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Geelong, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board Ht 'Devanah', 8 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 23 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 11 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BIRCH William |