| Regimental number | 6319 |
| Place of birth | Golspie, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Ship steward |
| Address | 164 High Street, Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Thomson, 36 Graham Street, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Yes. Discharged (invalided) Royal Marines Scotland Performance 2 years 32 days |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade 6,Field Ambulance 6, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Mary ROSS. Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance. |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warickshire', 5 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 29 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 20 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 56 |
| Place of burial | Warringah Cemetery, Heidelberg, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ROSS William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
