| Regimental number | 980 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 15 Gerald Street, Mount Lawley, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.1 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Drayton, 15 Gerald Street, Mount Lawley, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham', 23 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 21 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Place of burial | Woden Cemetery, ACT |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DRAYTON John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
