| Regimental number | 1056 |
| Place of birth | Richmond Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Address | 286 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Francis, 386 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 12 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1917 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3763 Pte William Frederick FRANCIS, 8th Bn, returned to Australia, 5 April 1919. |
| Date of death | 12 November 1971 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
