| Regimental number | 2252 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Waiter |
| Address | 128 Gore Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31.4 |
| Height | 5' 4.75" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Son, 3-year- old son, Harrold, on, c/o Miss Cavanagh, 128 Gore Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Cadets, Tasmania. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Australian Reserve Park 1, Company 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Eli Elijah |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Enlisted, 20 August 1914; discharged (medically unfit), 2 September 1914. Re-enlisted, 11 September 1914. War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 23 October 1918; discharged, 25 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOLMES Elijah Eli |