| Regimental number | 850 |
| Place of birth | East Maitland, New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Driller and labourer |
| Address | 53 off Corlette Street, Cook's Hill, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 178 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Ford, 53 off Corlette Street, Cook's Hill, Newcastle New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 26 August 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A23 Suffolk on 18 October 1914 |
| Other details | Note: did not embark |
| Miscellaneous details | See 1946 Alfred Ernest FORD for second period of service. |