| Regimental number | 6033 |
| Place of birth | Burton-on-Stather, England |
| School | Council School, Beverley Road, Hull, Yorks, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 17 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | Queens Parade, Burwood, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr G Handson, Queens Parade, Burwood, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "He was noted for his strict attention to duty and unfailing courage, and was greatly esteemed by his comrades, officers and men alike. Buried at Borre." Details from Mother. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Strayeele |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Borre British Cemetery (Plot II, Row A, Grave No. 30), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 50 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Bertha HANDSON, Queens parade, Burwood, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
