| Regimental number | 1873 |
| Place of birth | Roscommon, Ireland |
| Other Names | McGOVERN, William |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Yangedine via York, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Wilson, Anghrin, Ballinasloe, Co Gaiway, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | York, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Provost Corps |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON Alfred Gordon |