| Regimental number | 2080 |
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | Sheffield, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 2.5" |
| Weight | 105 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Leila S Ellings, Barrington, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edwin and Ann ELLINGS |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karagola', 30 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 7 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 42 |
| Place of burial | Sheffield Cemetery, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ELLINGS Edgar Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
