| Regimental number | 3279 |
| Place of birth | Moonta, South Australia |
| Other Names | Samuel John |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | North Hilton, Moonta, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31.7 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Cross, Cross Roads, Moonta, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 16 August 1916 (shell shock, scalded foot). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Malta', 31 July 1918; discharged (medically unfit not due to misconduct), Adelaide, 6 December 1918. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 58 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CROSS Alfred Fleetwood |