| Regimental number | 2910 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Irvinebank, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.1 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Tait, Irvinebank, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karoola', 16 October 1916; discharged (wounded: severe shrapnel wound, right hand), Brisbane, 24 January 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N71322. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TAIT Alfred |
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