| Regimental number | 40 |
| Place of birth | Cowra New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, W.R. Alford, Noyean, Woodstock, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 18 September 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 18 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A29 Suevic on 21 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 April 1919 |