| Regimental number | 2425 |
| Place of birth | Hampstead, London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Frederick Firkins, 1 New End Square, Hampstead, London, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 49th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/66/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Frederick and Sarah FIRKINS |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 28 March 1918; disembarked Sydney for Brisbane, 15 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 17 June 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 37 |
| Place of burial | Toowong Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FIRKINS William James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
