| Regimental number | 2269 |
| Place of birth | Preston, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Upholsterer |
| Address | 403 Edward Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Buckingham, 6 Brooks Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 5 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 59th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 1 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 June 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name William George |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1856 Frederick Samuel BUCKINGHAM, 3rd Motor Transport Company, returned to Australia. |