| Regimental number | 2373 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Oakey, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Agnes Grey Affleck, Oakey, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 555 Pte Claude Stanley AFFLECK, 5th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 3 September 1915; 640 Pte John Eric AFFLECK, 5th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 10 March 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, remained at duty, 8 August 1918 (gas). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Swakopmund', 15 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 18 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q230013. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AFFLECK Alexander James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
