| Regimental number | 3949 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | Berri, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, E Spriggs, Berri, River Murray, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Previously enlisted; discharged as under age. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Frankfurt', 1 July 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 17 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 10 September 1919, Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SPRIGGS William Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
