| Regimental number | 2562 |
| Place of birth | Ballangeich, Victoria |
| School | Ellerslie & Ballangeich State School, Victoria |
| Other training | Teacher Training College (short course) |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Phillip Ormsby, Ellerslie, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | After leaving school he worked on his father's farm until the age of 18, then recommenced his studies for 2 years. Gained a studentship at Teachers' College; passed two exams in six months - distinctions in Greek and Algebra. Appointed Trainee Teacher at Tyrendarra, Mandalyaand Apollo Bay, Victoria. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | nr Corbie, Somme sector, France |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Heilly Station Cemetery (Plot V, Row D, Grave No. 13), Mericourt-L'Abbe, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 116 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated in Ellerslie Cemetery, Victoria. Parents: Philip (d. 12 January 1918; bu. Ellerslie) and Catherine (d. 3 September 1932; bu. Ellerslie) ORMSBY, Ellerslie, Victoria. Native of Ballangeich, Victoria. Photo: Ian Marr |
| Family/military connections | Cousins: 10 served in the AIF, 5 died (1 at Gallipoli, 4 in France). |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
