| Regimental number | 64254 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Tarlee, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Charlotte Helen Wheller |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th General Service Reinforcements, South Australia (Egypt) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Darwin on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st field Squadron Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Malta', 3 July 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 30 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 26 August 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WHELLER Ernest James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
