| Regimental number | 1652 |
| Place of birth | Salisbury, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stonemason and miner |
| Address | Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 153.5 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Mr Robert Francis, Port Lincoln, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served 3 years A Company, B Battalion |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Laverton, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 22 July 1917; disembarked Fremantle, 12 September 1917; discharged (over age), Perth, 18 October 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 63 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 1A, Grave No. 1 East), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FRANCIS William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
