| Regimental number | 6761 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Rabbit inspector |
| Address | GPO Moora, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 141 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Lilias Fitzsimons, 151k Tower Street, Leederville, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Daniel and Katherine FITZSIMONS. Plaque in Western Australia Garden of Remembrance. |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 25 August 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 28 November 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death not attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 62 |
| Place of burial | No Details, only Roman Catholic, Portion G, Plot and Row A, Grave No. 132 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FITZSIMONS William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
