| Regimental number | 2789 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Maidstone, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farrier |
| Address | c/o Mrs Haddon, Keane Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W A Ayres, 29 Wyatt Street, Maidstone Kent, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Delta', 25 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 29 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II as William Arthur AYRES: Service No W67781. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AYRES William Alfred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
