| Regimental number | 5690 |
| Place of birth | Jung, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Lake Side, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Louisa Rankin, Lake Side, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ajana', 19 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 25 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RANKIN William Duncan |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
