| Regimental number | 3131 |
| Place of birth | Kent Town, South Australia |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 4 Flinders Street, Kent Town, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.3 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C E Ekins, 4 Flinders Street, Kent Town, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the 78th Regiment, Senior Cadets, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Light Horse |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Derbyshire', 2 March 1919; disembarked, Adelaide, 12 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 12 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 86 |
| Place of burial | Barmera Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, EKINS Murray Hamilton |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
