| Regimental number | 3922 |
| Place of birth | Smithfield, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 167 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J H Strachan, Smith Street, Walkerville, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 1st Divisional Ammunition Column, 2nd and 3rd Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/89/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A21 Marere on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Medium Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT A.38 10 September 1917; disembarked HT 'Ulysses', Adelaide, 9 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 3 January 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (6 West 13), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STRACHAN William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
