| Regimental number | 35 |
| Place of birth | Kilcoy, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hazeldene, Kilcoy, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.9 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 125 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Agnes Bryers, Hazeldene, Kilcoy, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 4 October 1917 (gun shot wound, right thigh: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 31 January 1918; discharged, Brisbane, 18 May 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 85 |
| Place of burial | Caboolture Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRYERS William Joseph |