| Regimental number | 918 |
| Place of birth | Quorn, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Quorn, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5'6.75" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Frances Summerton, same address |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 26 September 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 21 November 1917, for onward travel to Adelaide; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 4 January 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 34 |
| Place of burial | North Road Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SUMMERTON William Stanley |