| Regimental number | 6342 |
| Place of birth | Stanmore, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith's apprentice |
| Address | 33 Salisbury Street, Stanmore, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs H Swain, Lester, Stantons Road, Haberfield, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John William and Mary Harriett WALTERS |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Shropshire', 4 April 1919; disembarked Sydney, 7 May 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 24 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 41 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WALTERS Joseph William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
