| Regimental number | 5660 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 156 Brown Street, East Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth Alderson, 156 Brown Street, East Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 16 April 1917 (gun shot wound, right ankle). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 20 December 1917 Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II (as John ALDERSON): Service No W29254. |
| Miscellaneous details | Name listed on Embarkation Roll as John ALDERSON. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALDERSEA John |