| Regimental number | 428 |
| Place of birth | Winchelsea, Victoria |
| School | Brighton Street State School, Richmond, Victoria No. 1396. |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 7 James Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Victor Elkington, 7 James Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Senior Cadets and Citizen Forces |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 20 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 46 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Victor and Lavinia ELKINGTON, 14 James Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
