| Regimental number | 4 |
| Place of birth | Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 8 Davy Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | William Butterworth, 8 Davy Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 12 months with the 7th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Brigade Machine Gun Squadron |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BUTTERWORTH William Henry |