| Regimental number | 3057 |
| Place of birth | Devonport England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plasterer |
| Address | 55 Simmons Street, Enmore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, E J Ellis, 55 Simmons Street, Enmore, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 11 September 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 11 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 April 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 1944 Pte Ethelbert James ELLIS, 1st Bn, returned to Australia, 19 January 1916; 4419 Pte william George ELLIS, 18th Bn, effective abroad (still overseas). |