| Regimental number | 247 |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria |
| Other Names | STANLEY, William Gordon |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 25 White Street, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.3 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Edward Stanley, Woodside Farm, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged in London |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Tried by Field General Court Martial, 22 July 1918, on charge of desertion; found guilty; sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude; 5 years of sentence remitted as from 23 July 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 12 March 1920. War Medals: forfeited eligibility for medals. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STANLEY William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
