| Regimental number | 2919 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Burwood, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.5 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Albion Hansford, Bold Street, Burwood, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 45th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Nicholson on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 21 December 1917; discharged (medically unfit: valvular disorder of the heart), Sydney, 9 August 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | Cremated: St Thomas Cemetery (Wall B Niche 64), Enfield, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HANSFORD John Charles Manning |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
