| Regimental number | 8284A |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Brass finisher |
| Address | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.4 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Bracken, 29 Margaret Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the 23rd Company, Australian Army Medical Corps, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1 Australian General Hospital 1-6 Special Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Orontes', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 16 September 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRACKEN William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
