| Regimental number | 645 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 382 Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W D Reakes, 382 Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 27 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 27 September 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be Walter D Reakes on NR |
| Date of death | 23 April 1960 |
| Place of burial | Waverley Cemetery |