| Regimental number | 2102 |
| Place of birth | Laura, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Address | Kapunda, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Anthony Alchin, Kapunda, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 1 June 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 1 June 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 21 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1917 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3410 Stephen Anthony ALCHIN (no fate on Nominal Roll). |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | 20 September 1955 |
| Age at death | 61 |
| Place of burial | Waikerie Cemetery, South Australia |