| Regimental number | 821 |
| Place of birth | Romford, England |
| School | Maury Road School, Romford, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 21 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Peeramon, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 166 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, John Cakebread, Peeramon, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Atherton, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Age at death | 27 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | Embarkation Pier Cemetery (Special Memorial A.20), Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 104 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alfred and Amy CAKEBREAD. Native of Romford, Essex, England |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 4 September 1915. Killed in action, 27 October 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CAKEBREAD Alfred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
