| Regimental number | 56144 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Lake Plains, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Milang, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 127 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs E C Coppings, Milang, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1 to 6 (SA) Reinforcements (May-Oct 1918) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 23 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 23 September 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STRACHAN William John |