| Regimental number | 1021 |
| Place of birth | Helensburg, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Thompson Brook, Donnybrook, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Rudd, Thompson Brook, Donnybrook, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 16 September 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 2 November 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 March 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt John Ellwood Rudd on NR |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RUDD John Ellwood |