| Regimental number | 978 |
| Place of birth | Kingston-upon-Hull, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | 399 Nott Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5'7.75" |
| Weight | 172 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs. Ethel May Straker, 399 Nott Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 5th Royal Irish Lancers 12 yrs Lime Expired |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Double Squadron |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Brighton Cemetery (Grave No. 1032), Brighton, Victoria |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 7 |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wiltshire', 12 November 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 17 February 1917; discharged (medicually unfit), 2 March 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STRAKER Albert Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
