| Regimental number | 2648 |
| Place of birth | Balranald, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | 170 Lincoln Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Evelyn Lucy Francis, 170 Lincoln Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2648A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Fremantle, 10 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 2 December 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 15 February 1917; taken on strength, 32nd Bn, in the field, 19 March 1917, and reallotted Regimental No 2648A. Appointed Lance Corporal, 22 June 1917; Corporal, 23 August 1917; Sergeant, 17 November 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 28 February 1918; rejoined Bn from leave, 15 March 1918. Attached to 8th Infantry Brigade as Burial Sergeant, 18 March 1918; rejoined Bn from detachment, 26 May 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 17 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 1 June 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 8 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 15 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FRANCIS Will |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
