| Regimental number | 2495 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Southport, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily Surch, Coomera, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 49th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/66/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2495A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 September 1919; disembarked Sydney, 17 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 18 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B884, SURCH William |