| Regimental number | 736 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Talangatuk, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Spong, Hamilton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Rio Negro',29 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 18 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 20 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: enlisted Coleraine, 17 May 1942; discharged as V351832 Sergeant, 8th Bn, Volunteer Defence Corps, 20 September 1945. |
| Miscellaneous details | See other entry for first period of service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SPONG William Murray * |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
