| Regimental number | 462 |
| Place of birth | Wexford, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tram conductor |
| Address | 143 King Street, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 163 lbs |
| Next of kin | S R Buttle, 143 King Street, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | AN&MEF (Tropical Unit), E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/112/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Enlisted as a Private, 11 August 1914; embarked, Sydney, 19 August 1914; embarked, TPNG, 9 January 1915; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 28th January 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BUTTLE William Edward |