| Regimental number | 5327 |
| Place of birth | Brighton, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Plasterer |
| Address | 2 Pearson Street, Brighton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Ahern, 2 Pearson Street, Brighton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Brighton Cemetery (Portion Roman Catholic, Plot G, Grave No. 117), Brighton, Victoria |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 169 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Father: James AHERN. Native of Brighton, Victoria. Plaque in Garden of Remembrance, Victoria. |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5032 Private William Charles AHERN, 5th Division Traffic Control, returned to Australia, 10 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Plassy', 17 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 30 April 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 14 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AHERN Stephen Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
