| Regimental number | 3619 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Address | Oak Cottage, 68 Henderson Road, Alexandria, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24.8 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E M Sankey, Oak Cottage, 68 Henderson Road, Alexandria, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Admitted to hospital, 11 May 1918; discharged to duty, 4 August 1918; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 86 days. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devanha', 8 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 18 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N75848. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SANKEY William Edward |