| Regimental number | 1117 |
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Dungog, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward French, 'The Neuk', Little Aston near Wallsall, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wiltshire', 16 March 1918; discharged (medically unfit: wound, right thigh amputated), Sydney, 1 November 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FRENCH Arthur Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
