| Regimental number | 6998 |
| Place of birth | Horsham, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cavendish, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, R J Eldridge, Cavendish, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hamilton, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous courage in action and devotion to duty in assisting officers in the consolidation. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on GLENCORSE WOOD east of YPRES on 20th September 1917, Pte. ELDRIDGE with three others rushed a hostile machine gun which was holding up the left flant and bombed it out of action. Later he was most energetic in assisting in the consolidation and proved himself of inestimable value to his Officers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 82 |
| Place of burial | Cavendish Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
