| Regimental number | 3679 |
| Place of birth | Broomehill England |
| Other Names | William Fayer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Challis Street, Abermain, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Sample, Challis Street, Abermain, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 April 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 9 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Tunnelling Company 4, Headquarters 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 16/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 22 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Tunnelling Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 May 1917 |