| Regimental number | 1709 |
| Place of birth | Wokurna, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Barunga North, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.4 |
| Height | 5' 2.75" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Masters, Barunga North, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1709A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 28 March 1917 (shell concussion). Wounded in action (second occasion), 27 September 1917 (fibrositis). Commenced return to Australia from Liverpool on board HT 'Orca', 19 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 20 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Place of burial | Verran Cemetery, Cleve, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MASTERS Albert Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
