| Regimental number | 52 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | High Street, Eaglehawk, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, William John McEldrew, High Street, Eaglehawk, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 14 July 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Eaglehawk, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, Headquarters, Band |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 May 1919 |
