| Regimental number | 2555 |
| Place of birth | Manchester, England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 15 Massey Street, North sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.1 |
| Height | 5' 1" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Holmes, 15 Massey Street, North sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of height) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 30 January 1918; discharged (medically unfit: nephritis), 14 May 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 56 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CARROLL William Richard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
