| Regimental number | 2863 |
| Place of birth | West Hartlepool, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Hurleston Street, Petersburg, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs J Ellis, Rallway Terrace, Petersburg, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nevasa', 5 March 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 10 April 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 31 August 1919. Cause of death: accident Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 4 East, Grave 6), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ELLIS Frank |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
