| Regimental number | 3587 |
| Place of birth | Moss Vale New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Traveller |
| Address | Albert Avenue, Chatswood, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Ellsmore, Albert Avenue, Chatswood, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During very severe fighting on 1st and 2nd September 1918, in the attack on Mont St. Quentin, near Peronne, he led his men with great gallantry and skill to fill an important gap that occurred in our line. Having demoralized the enemy by accurate and heavy sniping fire, he assaulted and captured a strong point with five machine guns and several prisoners, and was thus able to establish connection with the unit on the flank. His courage and initiative at a critical time were of great service in the attack, and he inspired his men by his example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
