| Regimental number | 1009 |
| Place of birth | Blumberg, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | Douglas Street, Parkside, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E L Francis, Douglas Street, Parkside, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 33 |
| Place of burial | A.I.F. West Terrace Cemetery, South Australia |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 172 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Native of Birdwood, South Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas', 18 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 5 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 9 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 33 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 5 West, Grave 9), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FRANCIS Frank Dudley |