| Regimental number | 396 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station overseer |
| Address | 36 Edward Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 141 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E A Selmes, 36 Edward Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Battery 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Temporary Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Artillery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll. |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of two mortars in advanced positions, which were constantly under heavy shell fire. When the enemy troops appeared to be making for an attack, and had put down a heavy barrage lasting three an a half hours, he personally conducted shooting by his section, and annihilated several small parties of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 25 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 1 April 1916. Commenced return to Australia from Taranto, Italy, on board HT 'Kasir-a-Hind', 24 September 1918; transshipped to HT 'Devon' at Suez, 13 October 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 23 November 1918, for onward travel to Sydney; appointment terminated (discharged), Sydney, 23 January 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SELMES Alfred George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
