| Regimental number | 4389 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Murray Town, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | Waikerie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.2 |
| Height | 5' 3.75" |
| Weight | 117 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Bryden, Murray Town, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Member for 18 months on Tintinara Rifle Club; exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 67th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 22 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit: disordered action of the heart), Adelaide, 9 November 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Place of burial | Enfield Memorial Park, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRYDEN William Nichol |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
