| Regimental number | 6845 |
| Place of birth | Leeds, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, C Wells, 19 St Columbus Street, Leeds, England |
| Previous military service | Leeds Rifles 3 yrs Voluntary |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Port Nicholson on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Malta', 31 July 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 25 September 1918, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 18 October 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Botany Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WELLS Ernest |