| Regimental number | 3852 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Glenelg, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Well borer |
| Address | Mt Hopeless via Farina, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 157 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Herman, Musgrave Street, Goodwood, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Senior Cadets (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of knee). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Corps Working Party |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Main', 23 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 6 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No V17273. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 48 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HERMAN Francis Lawrence |