| Regimental number | 42 |
| Place of birth | Northam, Western Australia |
| Other Names | William Robert |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Marine Terrace, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, E H O Brede, Sandford Street, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 20 October 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Guildford, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board TRANSPORT A47 Mashobra on 17 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Machine Gun Squadron |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 July 1919 |
