| Regimental number | 2179 |
| Place of birth | Footscray, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Tinsmith |
| Address | 42 Arden Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Branston, 42 Arden Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Francis |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
