| Regimental number | 2131 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | Jersey Avenue, Penshurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs F Gilday, Jersey Avenue, Penshurst, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF13 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF13 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his platoon and inspired his men by his fine personal example. He personally covered the withdrawal.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Uncle: 4464 Lance Corporal Herbert Leslie ELVIN, 3rd Bn killed in action, 10 March 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
