| Regimental number | 4372 |
| Place of birth | Sedan, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30.3 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Ann Anderson, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 16 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDERSON William James |