| Regimental number | 3551 |
| Place of birth | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Guy Street, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33.6 |
| Height | 5' 6.75" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Margaret Ellis, Durikai, via Warwick, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Warwick, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3551A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 27 September 1917 (gun shot wound, left arm), Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 30 January 1918; Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Place of burial | Yelarbon General Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ELLIS Edward Robert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
