| Regimental number | 2929 |
| Place of birth | South Gippsland, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Block turner |
| Address | 84 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Ellis, 84 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery and devotion to duty. These men [2929 L. ELLIS, 4287 E.H.G. ELLIS] are members of the Wireless Section of this Company. During the operations forward of HEILLY on night of 28th/29th July 1918, when we succeeded in gaining valuable ground from the enemy, they were in charge of a Power Buzzer and Amplifier Station with the O.C. Raid in our front line. They established and maintained communication with Battalion headquarters during the whole of the operations. On one or two occasions, when cables had been cut, this means of communication proved most valuable. Important information was transmitted by them. They were in position from 6 p.m. on 28th until 9 a.m. on 29th July. For the last six hours they were working under heavy artillery fire from the enemy. Their enthusiasm and disregard for danger resulted in continuous maintenance of communication from front to rear by Power Buzzer, which was very useful when the cables at times failed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
