| Regimental number | 253 |
| Place of birth | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | 39 Lawson Street, Hamilton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, G H Way, 39 Lawson Street, Hamilton |
| Previous military service | yes. 3rd A.G.A |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Battery 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George Henry and Ada Louise WAY |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Origin', 27 February 1918; disembarked HT 'Niagara', Sydney, 20 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 21 May 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | Sandgate Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WAY Charles Henry |