| Regimental number | 2881 |
| Place of birth | Carlisle New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Well borer |
| Address | Cumwhinton, near Carlisle, Cumberland, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Hannah Potter, Cumwhinton, near Carlisle, Cumberland, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Field Ambulance, C Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish exactly which ship members of this unit sailed on. Two ships left from Sydney: the 'Ajana' on 31 May 1915 carrying three officers and 98 men and the 'Ceramic' on 25 June 1915 carrying three officers and 129 men. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Motor Transport Section |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Discharged in London, 12 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Address incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Carlisle, New South Wales. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, POTTER Robert Elliott |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
