| Regimental number | 7036 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mount Morgan, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Shandon Hill, Mt Morgan, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Puckering, Shandon Hill, Mt Morgan, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served for 14 days in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, remaining at duty, 14 June 1918. Wounded in action, second occasion, 8 August 1918 (gun shot wound, left arm forearm). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 3 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q155200. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PUCKERING William Alfred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
