| Regimental number | 1308 |
| Place of birth | Lisburn, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Horse Breaker |
| Address | Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M A Colville, c/o Mrs Doyle, Chancery Street, Canley Vale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COLVILLE William * |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
