| Regimental number | 5326 |
| Place of birth | Gunning, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Rockdale, Gunning, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, E. Alchin, Rockdale, Gunning, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Somer Farm Cemetery (Row A, Grave 14), Wytschaete, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 156 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edward amd Elizabeth Ann ALCHIN, 'Kia Ora', Pinus Avenue, Glenorie, New South Wales. Native of Gunning, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALCHIN William Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
