| Regimental number | 2885 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Lyndoch Valley, South Australia |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | c/o R Anders, Murtoa PO, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Semmler, c/o Murtoa PO, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Tresos Montes, 8 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 15 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SEMMLER William John |