| Regimental number | 6497 |
| Place of birth | Croxton East Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Yulecart, Hamilton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W Francis, Yulecart, Hamilton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [102] Lt John Walter FRANCIS, 59th Bn, killed in action, 26 September 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |