| Regimental number | 878 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Rochester, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Brinsley Road, East Camberwell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.2 |
| Height | 5' 9.75" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Black, Echuca, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the 48th Bn, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 17 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit: varicose veins), 20 February 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q68009. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BLACK William A |