| Regimental number | 337 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Glenlena, Springwood, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 176 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Paterson, Glenlena, Springwood, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years 4 months in NSW Lancers, South Africa. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Egypt to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 2 March 1915. Admitted to hospital, Gallipoli, 20 June 1915 (rheumatism and gonorrhoea); transferred to hospital, Helipolis, 7 July 1915. Commenced return to Australia, 31 August 1915 (reason: 'suffering from venereal disease'); disembarked Melbourne, 25 September 1915. Transferred to Broadmeadows, 5 November 1915. Listed as 'illegally absent'. Forfeited eligibility for war medals. |
| Miscellaneous details | See 35200 Walter Paterson BRUCE for second period of service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PATERSON Walter William |