| Regimental number | 5047 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Napperby, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Port Germein, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.8 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Thomasena Harry Ottaway, Port Germein, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board A45 Bulla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 28 Februaru 1917 (gun shot wound, right thigh: severe: amputated). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 10 September 1917; discharged (wounded), Adelaide, 6 May 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 65 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, OTTAWAY William Ernest |