| Regimental number | 27509 |
| Place of birth | Kensington, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Horse trainer |
| Address | 47 Park Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, T J Elder, 47 Park Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 11 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 20 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 July 1919 |
