| Regimental number | 4764 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Balmain, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36.8 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 127 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister-in-Law, Mrs H Dryden, 17 Ewell Street, Rozelle, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 30 June 1918; discharged (wounded: amputated left thigh/leg), Sydney, 24 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Place of burial | Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DRYDEN William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
