| Regimental number | 1944 |
| Place of birth | Devonport, Tasmania |
| Other Names | Ethelbert James |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Plasterer |
| Address | 55 Simmons Street, Enmore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Octavia Ellis, 55 Simmons Street, Enmore, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3057 Pte Ronald Charles ELLIS, 55th Bn, returned to Australia, 10 April 1919; 4419 Pte William George ELLIS, 18th Bn, effective abroad (still overseas). |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
