| Regimental number | 1330 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fitter's improver |
| Address | 188 Pilgrim Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Next of kin | J. Acreman, 188 Pilgrim Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A27 Southern on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Joined the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 8 May 1915. Transferred to 5th Battery, 3 June 1915. Transferred to Rest Camp, Lemnos, 14 September 1915; rejoined unit at Gallipoli. 6 October 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 22 December 1915 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 22 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 28 March 1916. Found guilty, 11 June 1917, of being absent without leave, 6.30-11 am, 8 June 1917: awarded 2 days' Field Punishment No 2. On leave to England, 19 September 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 9 October 1917. Wounded in action, Belgium, 3 November 1917 (gas), and adsmitted to 3rd Australian Field Ambulance. Transferred to 2nd Stationary Hospital, Abbeville, 5 November 1917; to England, 19 November 1917, and admitted to 2nd London General Hospital, Chelsea, 20 November 1917. Discharged on furlough, 1 January 1918, to report to No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny, 15 November 1918. Found guilty, 3 February 1918, of being absent without leave, 6.30 pm, 19 February-8 am, 21 February 1918: admonished and forfeited 3 days' pay. Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 5 March 1918; discharged, 16 April 1918; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 43 days. Marched in to No 1 Command Depot, 5 June 1918; to Overseas Training Brigade, 24 July 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 4 October 1918; rejoined unit, 12 October 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Port Hacking', 3 December 1918 (1914 Personnel); disembarked Melbourne, 27 January 1919; discharged Melbourne (termination of period of enlistment), 28 March 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ACREMAN Alfred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
