| Regimental number | 2403 |
| Place of birth | Staffordshire, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Woodside, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25.1 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ivy Vera Chester, Woodside, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 11 April 1917 (gun shot wound, right thigh). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 25 August 1917; discharged, Adelaide, 26 November 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 80 |
| Place of burial | Chester Private Family Cemetery, Blakiston, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CHESTER William Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
