| Regimental number | 103 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Survey hand |
| Address | Railway Street, Queen's Park, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Daniel Plant Caporn, Railway Street, Queen's Park, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3012 Pte Christopher CAPORN, 3rd Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 22 July 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CAPORN William Clulow |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
