| Regimental number | 27751 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Chester Street, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.6 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 131 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M M Stafford, 'Homeleigh', Chester Street, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Senior Cadets; 6 months in the 47th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 15, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/42/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He brought his machine gun into action at a critical time, and succeeded in extinguishing an enemy searchlight, thereby undoubtedly saving many casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 17 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STAFFORD Albert Frederick |