| Regimental number | 16017 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Postman |
| Address | 62 Cimitiere Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mabel Crawford, 62 Cimitiere Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Unit name | Australian Army Service Corps, January 1918 Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Darwin on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Mounted Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: embarked Sydney, 30 April 1918; disembarked Suez, 7 June 1918. Marched in to AASC Training Depot, Moascar, 27 July 1918. Taken on strength, Headquarters, Australian Mounted Division Train, in the field, 13 August 1918. Marched in to Central Training Depot, Moascar, from AASC Training Depot, 28 August 1918. Marched in to AASC Training Depot, 18 September 1918. Marched out to Australian Mounted Division Train, 29 October 1918; taken on strength, 37th Company, AASC, 21 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Burma', 26 July 1919; disembarked; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Tasmania, 3 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CRAWFORD Douglas Alderton |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
