| Regimental number | 1117 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Abernethy PO, Abernethy via West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Ellis, Abernethy PO, Abernethy via West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 3 January 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 3 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 December 1918 |