| Regimental number | 3638 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Height | 5'2.75" |
| Weight | 114 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss M J Tierney, 27 Portland Street, Liverpool, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 15 April 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 12 June 1918, for onward travel to Adelaide; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 19 July 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 48 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (7 East 9), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TIERNEY William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
