| Regimental number | 1814 |
| Place of birth | Ulster, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | C/o J Shine, Fernvale, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Carson, Kilwanghter, County Antrim, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | 27 March 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on 16 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged 1 August 1919 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CARSON William |
