| Regimental number | 6608 |
| Place of birth | Woolah New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Longreach, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs W Abbey, Oatley Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 20 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 July 1917 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name William Rufus |