| Regimental number | 3456 |
| Place of birth | Bothwell, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wickepin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Christina Perless, Wickepin, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board Ht 'Berrima', 2 January 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 10 February 1919; discharged (medically unfit: abscess, left groin: severe), Perth, 24 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Narrogin Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WALKER Walter |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
