| Regimental number | 7200 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Place of birth | Forestville, SA |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Forestville, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.7 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C L Aitken, 89 Leader Street, Forestville, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the Militia (Universal Training scheme); still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Father: 7362 Pte David Thomas AITKEN, 10th Bn, returned to Australia, 10 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Accidentally injured (crushed foot), 29 July 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Boonara', 6 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 27 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S37334. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AITKEN Francis Raymond |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
