| Regimental number | 1285 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Everard, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bute, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 172 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. Gladys Ellen Josephs, Bute, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 14 months in the 6th South Australian Imperial Bushmen, Boer War; discharged at the end of the war. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Dorset', 29 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 3 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, JOSEPHS Francis William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
