| Regimental number | 3795 |
| Place of birth | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | The Strand, Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 6' 0.75" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Shirley Archbold, Innisfail, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in the 2nd Infantry Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 1 November 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 15 December 1919; discharged,Brisbane, 26 January 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ARCHBOLD John Ralph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
