| Regimental number | 3212 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Calremont, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.9 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W Wackett, 'Enoggera', Shenton Road, Claremont, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the 87th Bn, Senior Cadets; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3212A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 19 November 1917 [? date unclear] (gassed). Wounded in action (second occasion), 10 July 1918 (gun shot wound, finger). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Main', 23 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 28 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N71327. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WACKETT William Lewis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
