| Regimental number | 2623 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Address | Shanno Place off Franklin Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5'3.25" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Whitfield, Shannon Place off Franklin Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2823 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Cluny Castle', 23 March 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 21 May 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 8 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 37 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 6 East, Grave 6), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WHITFIELD Walter |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
