| Regimental number | 33683 |
| Place of birth | Watsonville, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Stannary Hills, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Frank G Wilesmith, Stannary Hills, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Yes. N.I.N. Expired Force. 44 days Demobilised. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Cairns, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Medium Trench Mortar Battery Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/129/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Frank and Susan WILESMITH |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orontes', 19 April 1918; disembarked Sydney, 12 May 1918, for onward travel to Brisbane. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Place of burial | Cairns Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILESMITH Joseph Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
