| Regimental number | 376 |
| Place of birth | Cobar, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs W Ferris, Carrieton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.8 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 127 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Harry F Durbin, Broken Hill, Magill, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the Junior Cadets, and in the Navy (South Australia). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Kyarra', 3 February 1915; discharged (disciplinary reasons), Melbourne, 11 March 1915. Report by OC, 10th Bn: 'This man is incorrigible; he has been in isolation suffering from venereal disease ever since we left Australia, his manner is most offensive - his language is filthy, he is a sickly looking fellow and will never make an efficient soldier.' Report by OC, A Company, 10th Bn: 'This man is an encumbrance in the Company, he has done no training or musketry, as he has been in Isolation on account of Venereal disease since leaving Fremantle & is recommended by Medical Board for discharge. He is guilty of having used indecent language to the C.O. & is awaiting trial by Court Martial for using indecent language to an officer. He boasted that if he were not discharged he would desert.' Medals: automatically forfeited. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DURBIN William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
