| Regimental number | 3001 |
| Place of birth | Oldham, Lancashire, England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Commission agent |
| Address | c/o Mrs J Scaife, Hillside,Athol Street, Coogee, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 45 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Son, William Harper Wild, c/o Mrs J Scaife, Hillside, Athol Street, Coogee, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Commenced return to Australia on board NZHT 'Pakeha', 27 August 1917; disembarked, Sydney, 25 October 1917; discharged (overage), Melbourne, 24 November 1917. Medal British War Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILD William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
