| Regimental number | 1252 |
| Place of birth | Londonderry, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Drover |
| Address | Warren, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 46 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Daughter, Emma Agnes Borland, c/o Mrs Robinson, Warren, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | TPR |
| Unit name | Australian Remount Unit 2, Squadron 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 28/3/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Remounts |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Embarked Sydney on HMAT 'Orsova', 10 November 1915. Embarked Suez on HT 'Seang Bee', 29 April 1916; returned to Australia, 31 May 1916. Discharged Sydney due to unit disbanding, 17 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BORLAND William James |
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