| Regimental number | 2643 |
| Place of birth | Donnelly's Creek, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | North Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs R Hammond, Cowarra, North Gippsland, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Ration Farm Military Cemetery (Plot VI, Row J, Grave No. 42), La Chapelle d'Armentieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 170 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Joined 8th Bn, Gallipoli, 7 December 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 7 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Transferred to 60th Bn, 24 February 1916, and taken on strength. Admitted to 15th Field Ambulance, Ismailia, 4 April 1916 (influenza); discharged to duty, 4 April 1916, and rejoined Bn, Ferry Post. Admitted to 8th Field Ambulance, 6 May 1916 (tonsilitis); discharged to unit, 9 May 1916, and rejoined Bn, Hog's Back. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 18 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 29 June 1916. Reported Missing, 19 July 1916. Court of Enquiry, held in the field, 4 August 1917, pronounced fate as 'Killed in Action, 19 July 1916'. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McEWAN Alfred John |
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