| Regimental number | 17963 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Semaphore, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Millswood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32.6 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 166 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs V R Syme, 33 Avenue Street, Millswood, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Member for 2 years, Elder Smith & Co Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | May 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 13 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 26 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S69598. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SYME William Douglas |