| Regimental number | 5818 |
| Place of birth | Buckland Valley, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Military staff clerk |
| Address | Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick J Ellen, 173 Charles Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |