| Regimental number | 1647 |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38.3 |
| Height | 5' 2.5" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Hanlin, Laura, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken Prisoner of War, Noreuil, France, 2 April 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Plassy', 17 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 12 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BROWN William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
