| Regimental number | 2053 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Address | 156 Faraday Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert McElroy, 12 Alexander crescent, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 19 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 24 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 April 1919 |