| Regimental number | 3036 |
| Place of birth | Murtoa, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Address | McDonald Street, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.4 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Coleman, McDonald Street, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Southampton on board HS 'Karoola', 16 October 1916; discharged (medically unfit: rheumatism), Melbourne, 19 January 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COLEMAN William Ernest |