| Regimental number | 1615 |
| Place of birth | Bridgewater, Somerset, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mr Menzie, Rannock, Coolamon, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.3 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Lily Sophia Alford, Clifton, Bristol, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 28 September 1917 (gassed). Wounded in action (second occasion), 25 April 1918 (gassed). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 13 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALFORD Francis George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
