| Regimental number | 7170 |
| Place of birth | Mosman New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Pastoral pursuits |
| Address | c/o Mrs M J Bligh, 'Tanga', Stanton Road, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Hermann Otto Ekensteen, c/o Mrs M J Bligh, 'Tanga', Stanton Road, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Artillery |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: Field Artillery Reinforcements Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [7171] Lt Clive Frederick Keith EKENSTEEN MC, 2nd Division Artillery, returned to Australia, 22 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
