| Regimental number | 4356 |
| Place of birth | Yeerongpilly, Queensland |
| School | The Southport School, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Logan Village, South Coast Line, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Margaret Alford, Logan Village, South Coast Line, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Logan Village, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Star of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Vauvillers on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot IV, Row C, Grave No 4), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Sarah Margaret Alford, Logan Village Beaudesert Queensland |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack at VAUVILLERS, near AMIENS, on the afternoon of 9th August 1918, this N.C.O. was acting Company Sergeant Major. The only platoon officer with the Company was wounded, and Sergeant ALFORD noticing that touch with the Battalion on the flank was being lost, dashed over and took command of the flank. He rallied the men and led them on to an enemy post that was giving considerable trouble, himself being first man into the post. He then re-organised the platoon, and led them on. He showed great courage and set an outstanding example throughout the whole operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
