
| Regimental number | 2369 |
| Place of birth | Dunolly, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Model Farm, Dunolly, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.2 |
| Height | 5' 6.75" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr William Roy Atherton, Sutherland, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 57th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 27 September 1917 (under-age personnel); discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 3 December 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ATHERTON Bramwell |