| Regimental number | 4764 |
| Place of birth | Cradock, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Eumungerie, via Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 11.75" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W Dewhurst, Eumungerie, via Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 24 January 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 27 March 1917; marched in to 8th Training Bn, Hurdcott, 28 March 1917. On Command, Farriery School, Romsey, 18 June 1917; completed course and qualified as 'Cold Shoer', 7 September 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 14 November 1917; taken on strength, 30th Bn, in the field, 22 November 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 30 November 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 30 November 1918. Detached to 8th Brigade Headquarters, 24 January 1919. Proceeded to England, 24 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Orontes', 15 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 1 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 8 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Second given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Ray. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DEWHURST William Roy |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
