| Regimental number | 2154 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Oatlands, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wirrega, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.5 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, H Exton, Wirrega, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Bordertown, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company June 1917, General Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Indarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Granted leave with pay and subsistence (Non-Military Employment), 30 May-30 August 1919 (reason: farming). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Sydney', 22 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 11 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S75527. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 64 |
| Place of burial | Bordertown Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, EXTON Keith William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
