| Regimental number | 1143 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carter and driver |
| Address | 115 Warrick Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 46 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 134.5 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Ann Travers, 116 Warrick Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Yes. Tasmanian Rifle Regiment. 12 yrs |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Remount Unit 1, Squadron 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 28/2/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Remount Unit |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Vestalia', 18 October 1916; disembarked Melbourne, 26 November 1916; discharged (demobilised), 1 February 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Name recorded on cemetery headstone as William Colley TRAVERS. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TRAVERS William Collin |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
