| Regimental number | 3219 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 'Amport', Emma Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J E Retford, 'Amport', Emma Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Dantzig Alley British Cemetery (Plot I, row D, Grave No. 2), Mametz, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 41 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Jane RETFORD, "Amport", Emma Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales. Native of Balmain, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
