| Regimental number | 11857 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ulverstone, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | Westbury, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.5 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Drake, Westbury, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of chest measurement) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | May 1916 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 1 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 7 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No T22582. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery and Crematorium, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DRAKE William Claude |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
