| Regimental number | 423 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | Corner of Boundary and Spring Streets, West End, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Norah Florence Ellson, Corner of Boundary and Spring Streets, West End, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 423A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 2nd September 1918, near PERONNE, the N.C.O. in charge of Private ELLSON'S gun team became a casualty. He at once took charge and led the team through heavy fire to the support of the Infantry. On the following three days he remained in charge, maintained his communications, in most trying and difficult circumstances, and rendered very valuable help in the attack. His courage, initiative and devotion to duty were of a high standard, and he set a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
