| Regimental number | 1884 |
| Place of birth | Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Address | 38 Atherton Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Elder, 38 Atherton Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 2 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 60th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/77/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 May 1919 |