| Regimental number | 24 |
| Place of birth | Queenscliff N/A |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Widdicombe, Warragul, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Previous military service | RAFA |
| Enlistment date | 10 June 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 4 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Siege Artillery Brigade |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 17 July 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 February 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Francis William |