| Regimental number | 6939 |
| Place of birth | Brighton, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer engraver |
| Address | Bamfield Street, Sandringham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, C E Elliston, Cranbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 15 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 15 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 18 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 January 1918 |