| Regimental number | 3604 |
| Place of birth | Cunnamulla, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Springhill, Charleville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 6' 0.5" |
| Weight | 176 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Edith Akers, Springhill, Charleville, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Twice rejected for enlistment on account of ill health, |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 49th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/66/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3604B |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 114 Sergeant Frank John AKERS, 41st Bn, returned to Australia, 8 September 1919; 3007 Pte George AKERS, 42nd Bn, returned to Australia, 16 March 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 10 June 1918 (gun shot wound, back: slight). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kashmir', 9 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 26 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q228971. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 89 |
| Place of burial | Manly Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AKERS John Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
