| Date of birth | |
| Other training | BA, LLB, Diploma of Military Science, University of Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Barrister |
| Address | Wentworth Road, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, A G Ralston, Wentworth Road, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 2.5 years in the Sydney University Scouts; 7 years in the Scottish Rifles; 2 years in the 39th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Major |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Second Cousin: 7229 Pte Gavan Dickson CARMICHAEL, 2nd Bn, killed in action, 6 November 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ormonde', 6 June 1919; disembarked Sydney, 4 August 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 3 October 1919. Medals: Distinguished Service Order, Companion of the Order of St Michael & St George, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 86 |
| Place of burial | St Thomas Cemetery (Section A Grave 28), Enfield, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RALSTON Windeyer Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
