| Regimental number | 3029 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Sharefarmer |
| Address | Hazeldean, Tomingley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 117 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. Mary Eve Velten, Lal-Lal Street, Ballarat, East Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Senior Cadets; left the training area. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Signal Squadron Australian Mounted Division |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 15 February 1918; discharged (medically unfit: nervous debility), Melbourne, 9 May 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No VX22648. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, VELTEN William Alexandra |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
