| Regimental number | 2143 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Maldon, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Templeton Street, Maldon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Elliott, Templeton Street, Maldon, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 23rd Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 23rd Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in an attack. When progress was delayed owing to a lack of bombs and ammunition, he led a party across a fire swept area, organized battalion headquarters details, and carried forward the necessary supplies under continuous fire. His prompt and courageous action enabled the attack to continue successfully.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Taken on strength, 23rd Bn, 11 January 1916. Wounded in action, 28 April 1916; 16 November 1916 (gas); 1 September 1918 (remained at duty). Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
