| Regimental number | 876 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Bertram Heriot Dods, 14 Mill Brook, West Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 30 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 31 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Postal Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 July 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be William Ewart Dods on NR |
