| Regimental number | 424 |
| Place of birth | Lincoln England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Pipe moulder |
| Address | South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Brother, William Alford, 9 Davis Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Railway Unit, Section 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 15/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Light Railway Operating Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |