| Regimental number | 7 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Boot trade |
| Address | 29 Palmer Street, Collingwood, Collingwood, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.3 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel Payton, 29 Palmer Street, Collingwood, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For consistent good work since arrival in France, especially during the fighting at Pozieres, setting a fine example of endurance and devotion to duty.' Not awarded Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 5 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 29 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 27 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PAYTON Albert |