| Regimental number | 1786 |
| Place of birth | Devonport, Tasmania |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Devonport, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.4 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Archer, Don, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 31 January 1917 (gun shot wound, left shoulder and arm: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 18 October 1917; discharged (wounded: amputated left shoulder joint), Hobart, 21 January 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 64 |
| Place of burial | Don Congregational Cemetery, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ARCHER Alfred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
