| Regimental number | 4560 |
| Place of birth | Burra, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Ellery, Orroroo, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'On the night of 5th/6th October, 1917, this soldier was driving a limber containing rations. on arrival at IDEAL HOUSE, WESTHOEK RIDGE, his limber became stuck in the mud. While trying to get his limber out the enemy opened up with a heavy barrage, and several shells dropped amongst the wagons, one hitting this driver's limber. One of his horses was killed and he himself was wounded. Although the barrage still continued, Driver ELLERY remained at his post and succeeded in freeing his other horse. After shelling was over, owing to casualties there were not sufficient Drivers to take wagons back to camp, ELLERY, despite his wound, volunteered to drive a wagon. on arrival at Transport Lines he fainted through loss blood.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4562 Pte Lancelot ELLERY, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 15 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 9 November 1916 (gun shot wound, left hand). Wounded in action (second occasion), 5 October 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 16 August 1919. Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Murray Bridge Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ELLERY Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
