| Regimental number | 2780 |
| Place of birth | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Address | Florence Street, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R J Lane, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 10 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit), 15 March 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BIRD Henry Robert Willie |