| Regimental number | 87 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Southgate, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Draper |
| Address | Prince Street, Grafton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Reuben Ellem, Prince Street, Grafton, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Listed on Alumny Creek Public School & District Roll of Honor ('For God, For King, For Country'). |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 74 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
