| Regimental number | 353 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| School | Hillgrove and Armidale Public Schools, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | c/o Dr E B M Vance, Leeton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mrs J B Vance, Leeton, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | An Australian of the third generation, tall and strong in body, highly self cultured in mind, fine in spirit. He had before the war shown excellence in sport and work. He enlisted on the outbreak of war and served cheerfully till his first and last battle at Gallipoli. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Place of burial | Baby 700 Cemetery (Row D, Grave No. 17), Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 34 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Josiah Samuel Armstrong and Jeanetta Brackenridge VANCE, Leeton, New South Wales. Native of Sydney |
| Family/military connections | He had 15 cousins in AIF, 3 of whom were killed, one received DSO, one received MC. His only brother was a Major in AAMC, mentioned in despatches. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
