| Regimental number | 480 |
| Place of birth | Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Gertrude Danks, 201 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Railway Unit, Section 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 15/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt William Haydon Danks on NR |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
