| Regimental number | 7437 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Marital status | Married |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Previous military service | Served for 13 years in the Royal Field Artillery, British Army; time expired; 2 years 4 months in the Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 28 August 1919 (invalid); disembarked Adelaide, 20 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment) Adelaide, 19 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MITCHELL William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
