| Regimental number | 2966 |
| Place of birth | Norsman, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 106 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Caroline Alice Nilan, 212 Oxford Street, Leederville, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in Senior Cadets, Area 87A, and 2 months in 13th Field Enginerrs, Citizen Military Forces; previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of chest measurement. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 1 June 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 8 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Fremantle, 16 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NILAN William Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
