| Regimental number | 766 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Barracks, South Head, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Smith, 'Homlea', Botanic Avenue, Belfast, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Royal Australian Garrison Artillery |
| Enlistment date | 26 June 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 25 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 January 1918 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH William Edward |
