| Regimental number | 22020 |
| Place of birth | Bobinawarra, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Springhurst, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Ellis, Lilliput, Springhurst, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 29 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 6 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 23, Battery 107 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/133/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 March 1919 |