| Regimental number | 1201 |
| Place of birth | Portland New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | William Street, Portland, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Ernest Elson, Portland, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 18 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 May 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details | BR, Nelson, Thomas, INF34CD, 1203 |
