| Regimental number | 2599 |
| Place of birth | North Ullington, Bridport, Dorset, England |
| School | General School, Bridport, Dorset, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 27 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Dairyman |
| Address | Primrose Park, Beaconsfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Childs, 66 North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 31 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 30 |
| Place of burial | Adinkerke Military Cemetery (Row A, Grave No. 6), Furnes, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 14 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Robert and Anselina CHILDS, "Bridport", 66 North Allington, Dorset, Emgland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
