| Regimental number | 4865 |
| Place of birth | Ipswich, Queensland |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Locomotive cleaner |
| Address | Queen Street, Newtown, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.4 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J M Phister, Queen Street, Newtown, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Died as a prisoner of war |
| Place of burial | Landrecies Communal Cemetery (Grave No. I, amongst Civilians), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 144 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Originally reported as killed in action, 5 April 1918; subsequently listed as died while a prisoner of war, 9 October 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PHISTER Clifford Cyril |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
