| Regimental number | 2328 |
| Place of birth | Boorowa New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Penrose, Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Elms, 'Wattamondara' via Cowra, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 12 January 1917 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 12 January 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 9 May 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 July 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1910 Pte Joseph William ELMS, 53rd Bn, returned to Australia, 4 January 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
