| Regimental number | 3072 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Elder, McDonnell Street, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3072A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Traffic Control Detachment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Anna Maria ELDER |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3071 Pte James ELDER, 47th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 February 1919. |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 4 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 7 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 44 |
| Place of burial | Bulimba Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ELDER William Archibald |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
