| Regimental number | 2997 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bowden, South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 4.75" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Vera Emily Viant, 325 Angas Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 13 October 1917 (gun shot wound, left forearm and shoulder, right buttock). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Llanstephen Castle', 15 February 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 1 May 1918. Also served in World War II: Service No S40880. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 83 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, VIANT William Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
