| Regimental number | 460 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 66 Wilson Street, Hawksburn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Strachann, 66 Wilson Street, Hawksburn, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Albert Park, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Suevic', 8 October 1915; disembarked Melbourne, 20 November 1915; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left hand; deafness), 10 March 1916. Death attributed to War Service. |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as STAACHON. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STRACHAN Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
