| Regimental number | 1984 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | Church Hill, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Harry Why, Church Hill, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1975 Pte George Arthur WHYTE, 47th Bn, returned to Australia, 18 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
