| Regimental number | 260 |
| Place of birth | Launceston Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Address | 6 Frederick Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J McElwee, 115 Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |