| Regimental number | 1455 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.10 |
| Height | 5' 2.25" |
| Weight | 115 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Walter Challen, Bolwarra, West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of teeth) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konig Frederich August', 20 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 25 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N100730. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Place of burial | New South Wales Garden of Remembrance, Rookwood, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B884, CHALLEN Frank |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
