| Regimental number | 3515 |
| Place of birth | Ballina New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
| Address | 4 O'Connell Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Elliott, c/o J and A Brown, 4 O'Connell Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Conspicuous courage and example. Valauble services at Pozieres. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal At POZIERES, FRANCE, from 15th. to 22nd. August 1916, Sergeant ELLIOTT was engaged for six consecutive nights on constructive work in the 1st and 3rd Brigade fronts near the quarry and MOUQUET FARM. He was remarkably cool under heavy enemy shelling and his example and encouragement to the men in his parties contributed in a great degree to the successful work of construction. During the whole period he was engaged on this work he had only one night off duty. On the 22nd. August he suffered from the concussion of a bursting shell but refused to leave his work
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Botany Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
