| Regimental number | 7073 |
| Place of birth | North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 46 Osborne Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 140.5 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mr L Dacey, 149 Melrose Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Prahran, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 26 May 1918 (gassed). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 13 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 29 August 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 6 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DACEY William Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
