| Regimental number | 988 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tram conductor |
| Address | Burner Street, Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Ward, Burner Street, Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kensington, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| No details of embarkation for HQ and A-H Companies entered on Embarkation Roll. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Thermistocles', 8 May 1916; disembarked 19 June 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 2 October 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WARD William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
