| Regimental number | 2879 |
| Place of birth | Benalla, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bowral, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.4 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Challis, Benalla PO, Benalla, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 56th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Ordnance Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Originally enlisted, 4 November 1915; discharged ('unlikely to become an efficient soldier'), 15 March 1916. War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Friedrichsruh', 22 January 1920; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 1 May 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Place of burial | Benalla Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CHALLIS Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
