| Regimental number | 890 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Smythsdale, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.8 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, J H Rawlings, McKean Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the School Cadets and Rifle Club |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Fate incorrectly entered on Nominal Roll as 'Died of Wounds, 3 May 1917'. |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 38 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 November 1919; discharged (medically unfit), 4 March 1919. Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: enlisted, 9 May 1940; discharged, 14 November 1946, as V84030, WO Class II, 1 Australian Recruit Training Bn. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RAWLINGS Alfred John |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
