| Regimental number | 2928 |
| Place of birth | Mount Pleasant, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Harriet Charlotte Ackland, Orroroo, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 9 years in the 17th Australian Light Horse; serving in 24th Australian Light Horse at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mooltan on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Orari', 16 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 11 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 88 |
| Place of burial | Watervale Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ACKLAND George Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
