Regimental number | 4562 |
Place of birth | Orroroo, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Orroroo, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20.5 |
Height | 5' 7.25" |
Weight | 138 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Richard Ellery, Orroroo, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Orroroo, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Brother: 4560 Pte Edward ELLERY MSM, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 15 May 1919. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, remained at duty, 5 June 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 16 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 49 |
Place of burial | Orroroo Cemetery, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ELLERY Lancelot |