| Regimental number | 2299 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Boundary rider |
| Address | Cordillo Downs, via Farina, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30.3 |
| Height | 6' 0.5" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Maria Green, c/o Mrs C. Onley, Laurette Estate, Yarcowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion Imperial Camel Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name William Oliver |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Neuralia', 21 May 1917; discharged (medically unfit: debility), Adelaide, 31 October 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BROWN William Olive Onley |