| Regimental number | 2704 |
| Place of birth | South Yarra, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Royston, Dandenong Road, Caulfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs D S Wanliss, Royston, Dandenong Road, Caulfield, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Father: Lt Colonel David Sydney WANLISS CMG, 5th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 May 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ruahini', 12 May 1918; disembarked Sydney, 5 July 1918, for onward travel to Melbourne; discharged (medically unfit: synovitis, right knee), Melbourne, 13 August 1918, Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WANLISS Jack Guthrie |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
