| Regimental number | 288 |
| Place of birth | Ayr Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Kongorong, Mt. Gambier, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Captain R.A.F.W. Ellis, Coverack, Cookham, Berkshire, England |
| Enlistment date | 24 August 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 24 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 August 1916 |