| Regimental number | 2398 |
| Place of birth | Stawell, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Doodlakine, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32.7 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 116 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Louisa Duncan, Doodlakine, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A66 Uganda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT '', 21 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit: valvular disease of the heart), Perth, 2 October 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 82 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DUNCAN William Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
