David Erskine ELLIS

Regimental number4652
Place of birthGoodwood, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationWoodturner
AddressGoodwood Road, Cottonville, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Ellis, Goodwood Road, Cottonville, South Australia
Previous military serviceActing Sergeant
Enlistment date17 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 11 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal