| Regimental number | 2631 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Taralga, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Taralga, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.5 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Chalker, Wombeyan Caves, Taralga, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2630 Pte Charles Edward CHALKER, 55th Bn, returned to Australia, 8 January 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded (self-inflicted), 15 May 1917 (negligently discharged his rifle, wounding himself in left foot: severe); awarded 7 days' Field Punishment No 2. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kenilworth Castle', 12 March 1918. Discharged, Sydney, 10 July 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N244884. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Place of burial | Woden Cemetery, Australian Capital Territory |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CHALKER Frederick William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
