| Regimental number | 703 |
| Place of birth | Woodend, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Woodend PO, Woodend, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Dafter, Woodend PO, Woodend, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Herleville on 12 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the afternoon of the 12th August, 1918, at front line near HERLEVILLE East of AMIENS, this runner showed exceptional courage and devotion to duty. Whilst a bombing party was penetrating enemy system, he guided a co-operating party into NO MAN's LAND along a parallel trench, in spite of enemy Machine Gun and Rifle fire he led his party with such dash that they were able to closely co-operate and thus bring the minor attack to a successful conclusion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 366 Lance Corporal James DAFTER, 24th Bn, returned to Australia, 28 March 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |