| Regimental number | 1774 |
| Place of birth | Nathalia, Victoria |
| Other Names | William Samuel |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 151 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Flanner, Nathalia, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Nathalia, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Embarked Melbourne, 20 March 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ulysses', 3 September 1915; disembarked Melbourne, 30 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit: disability to knee), Melbourne, 17 February 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 82 |
| Place of burial | Streatham Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FLANNER William Steven |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
