| Regimental number | 517 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 116 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, George Willsdon, Port Pirie West, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 8, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Machine Gun Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konigin Luise', 21 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 18 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No SX11722. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILLSDON Walter Cyril |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
