| Regimental number | 991 |
| Place of birth | Inglewood, Victoria |
| Other Names | William Bucanan |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Inglewood, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Charles Anderson, Inglewood, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Boort, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 6 October 1917 (gun shot wound, face). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 18 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 9 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 81 |
| Place of burial | Boort Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDERSON William Buchanan |