| Regimental number | 6520 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Lake Ninan, Wongan Hills, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 180 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E E Ackland, Lake Ninan, Wongan Hills, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 5 June 1918 (multiple bullet wounds: slight). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Barambah', 3 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 25 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 67 |
| Place of burial | Wongan Hills Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ACKLAND John Hugh |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
