Richard Henry ALFORD

Regimental number424
Place of birthLincoln England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPipe moulder
AddressSouth Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation43
Next of kinBrother, William Alford, 9 Davis Street, North Carlton, Victoria
Enlistment date15 January 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameRailway Unit, Section 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number15/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 19 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Australian Light Railway Operating Company
FateReturned to Australia 31 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal