| Regimental number | 5137 |
| True Name | NEWSON, William James |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs E Newson, 48 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |