| Regimental number | 1786 |
| Place of birth | Black Rock, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Address | Yatina, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.3 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, J M Sanderson, Yatina, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Karoola', 12 April 1916; discharged (medically unfit: nervous debility), Adelaide, 12 November 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SANDERSON William David |