| Regimental number | 18228 |
| Place of birth | Minlaton, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 4th Alberton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L M Nairn, Duke Street, Alberton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (rejected from enlisting in Senior Cadets on account of vision) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | June 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Main', 23 July 1919; discharged, 6 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NAIRN Elwyn Roby |