| Regimental number | 918 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Koolunga, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 129 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E J Chesson, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1434 Pte Stanley Mitchell CHESSON, 32nd Bn, returned to Australia, 3 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 82 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CHESSON Hurtle William |