| Regimental number | 2566A |
| Place of birth | Circular Head, Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mengha, Circular Head, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Abblitt, Mengha, Circular Head, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | No 1 Mining Corps, 4th Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 16/8/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Tunnelling Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | For NR details see other ABBLITT, John William. |
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| Other details |
War service: Western Front Treated for gas poisoning, 15-29 September 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |