
| Regimental number | 2906 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 92 Angove Street, North Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Annie Louisa Wilson, c/o W O Wilson, Royal Bank Chambers, 103 St George's Terrace, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front F Embarked Fremantle, 29 December 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 3 March 1917; marched into 11th Training Bn, Larkhill, 8 March 1917. Admitted Fargo Military Hospital, 14 March 1917 (influenza); discharge date not recorded. Proceeded overseas to France, 14 June 1917; disembarked Havre and marched into 3rd Divisional Base Details, 15 June 1917. Admitted 4th Stationary Hospital, Havre, 27 June 1917 (shingles); discharged to 4th Command Depot, 14 July 1917; marched into 3rd Divisional Base Details, Havre, 24 July 1917. Taken on strength, 44th Bn, 4 August 1917. Proceeded on leave to England, 14 February 2 March 1918. Transferred to Australian Garrison Base Details on being found medically unfit for further service in the field, 16 November 1918 (premature senility); transferred to England and admitted 2nd Command Depot, 26 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia (invalid) on board HT Argyllshire, 19 December 1918; disembarked Perth, 19 January 1919; discharged Perth (medically unfit), 28 February 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Both medals returned, 30 September 1924. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON William Osborne |