| Regimental number | 7541 |
| Place of birth | Footscray, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Francis Bristow, Tara, Moore Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Senior Cadets; previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of chest measurement. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Brigade Train, 12th Company, Australian Army Service Corps, 11th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Footscray Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRISTOW William David |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
