| Regimental number | 5362 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bolton, Lancs, England |
| School | Eagley British School, Lancashire, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | South Kolan, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 127 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Entwhistle, South Kolan, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 23 July 1918 (gas) Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 20 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 20 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No 106921. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 70 |
| Place of burial | Bundaberg General Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B884, ENTWISTLE William |