'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations on 3rd May 1917 near BULLECOURT. They [9044 M.J. McAULIFFE, 1685 J ELLIOTT, 8429 J.V. PETTERSON, 9083 (Lt) P. TAYLOR] were each in charge of bearer squads which worked continuously from 4.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. without relief between Railway Embankment and Advanced Collecting Station C.10.c., being under heavy shell fire the whole time. In spite of numerous casualties amongst the bearers these men continued with their duties showing remarkable courage and endurance throughout their tour of duty. The example of coolness and pluck displayed by these men had a most inspiring effect upon the remainder of their parties, who, following their lead, exhibited great zeal in clearing the area of wounded men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Regimental number	1685
Place of birth	Sydney New South Wales
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Farmer
Address	'The Leap', Mackay, Queensland
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	26
Next of kin	Father, Joseph Elliott Snr, 'The Leap', Mackay, Queensland
Enlistment date	22 July 1915
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	7th Field Ambulance, 4th Reinforcements
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 1 September 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll	Private
Unit from Nominal Roll	7th Field Ambulance
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as stretcher-bearer attached to 21 Battalion (Mouquet Farm). Recommendation date: 4 September 1916 Bar to Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in charge of a bearer squad during operations near Bullecourt. Recommendation date: 12 May 1917
Fate	Returned to Australia 16 March 1918
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records	Listed on Farleigh Mill & District Roll of Honor, Mackay, Queensland. Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance.
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations on 3rd May 1917 near BULLECOURT. They [9044 M.J. McAULIFFE, 1685 J ELLIOTT, 8429 J.V. PETTERSON, 9083 (Lt) P. TAYLOR] were each in charge of bearer squads which worked continuously from 4.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. without relief between Railway Embankment and Advanced Collecting Station C.10.c., being under heavy shell fire the whole time. In spite of numerous casualties amongst the bearers these men continued with their duties showing remarkable courage and endurance throughout their tour of duty. The example of coolness and pluck displayed by these men had a most inspiring effect upon the remainder of their parties, who, following their lead, exhibited great zeal in clearing the area of wounded men.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: 19 April 1917 Bar to Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: 8 November 1917
Other details	Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death	30 October 1965

Joseph ELLIOTT