| Regimental number | 542 |
| Place of birth | Alberton Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Alberton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Willis, Alberton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 18 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 January 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Sydney Walter |