| Regimental number | 286 |
| Other Names | William Whitford |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor driver and mechanic |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs W Dinnis, 'Trevassa', Atlantic Road, Newquay, Cornwall, England |
| Enlistment date | 8 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 1 Squadron, C Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/4/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 16 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Squadron Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 August 1919 |
