| Regimental number | 426 |
| Place of birth | Manchester, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Waratah, Brighton Street, Stanmore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, T.O. Swindells, Parramatta Road, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kensington, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Son of William SWINDELLS. Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 15 April 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 12 June 1918, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (medically unfit: disordered action of the heart), Sydney,15 August 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 49 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SWINDELLS William |
