| Regimental number | 6844 |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Other Names | Wilson, William Walter |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | North Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Lily Wilson, Elphinstone Street, North Rockhmapton, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Longreach Cemetery, Queensland |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Embarked Melbourne, 21 June 1917; admitted to hospital (at sea), 30 June – 2 July 1917 (seasickness); disembarked Liverpool, England, 26 August 1917; marched into 5th Training Bn, Rollestone, 27 August 1917; marched into 2nd Command Depot, 21 September 1918 (premature senility). Commenced return to Australia (invalid) onboard HT ‘Borda’, 31 October 1918; disembarked Sydney, 18 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 15 January 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON William Walters |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
